WaterGuard Installation Protects Thomaston, ME Basement from Flooding
When this homeowner moved into their Thomaston, ME home, they soon noticed water would leak into their basement. Unsure how to keep the water from leaking through their concrete foundation, the homeowner needed a solution, fast. After a quick search online, they soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems and called knew we would be able to help. They called our office staff and we set them up with a free estimate. The homeowner soon had a meeting with one of our sales representatives and they were able to decide on what work they wanted done to waterproof their home.
Once our installation crew arrived at the home, their first task was to excavate a shallow trench into the perimeter of the concrete basement floor. This enabled them to then lay down WaterGuard piping beneath the surface of the floor, surrounding the basement. After being buried by loose rocks and a fresh coat of concrete, the WaterGuard pipes will now capture any moisture leaking in through the tiny pores and cracks of the foundation. After trapping the water through small slits along the bottom edge of each pipe, the water is guided through the floor to the sump where it will be removed from the home.
Within the sump, a SuperSump pump was installed. The SuperSump will take in the water collected by the WaterGuard and force it out of the home through a PVC discharge line. The SuperSump can output over 2,600 gallons of water every hour, giving it plenty of power to handle any rainwater needing to be removed from this home. Outside, two additional pieces of piping were attached to the discharge line to better protect the home from flooding. An IceGuard piece was attached just beyond where the line leaves the side of the home while a LawnScape piece was used to cap the end of the discharge line. The IceGuard is built with special upward facing holes that allow water potentially blocked by ice or debris to escape without backing up into the basement. The LawnScape covers the end of the line with a grate to keep out larger debris while allowing the water to flow out onto the ground.
These new installations will work together to ensure this homeowner no longer experiences a flooding basement. The WaterGuard piping & SuperSump combo will fight off any major rainfall that would have otherwise been a problem!