WaterGuard Maintains Dry Brooks, ME Basement

Challenge

A dirt basement is an open invitation to moisture in the surrounding soil. It can enter easily, and stay in the space in either puddle form or even in the air. This dampness can lead to problems, such as mold growth, or property damage. A homeowner in Brooks, ME with a dirt basement was having such troubles, and called TC Hafford Basement Systems to have their basement properly waterproofed.

Solution

To begin the waterproofing of this dirt basement, we needed to give the homeowner a solid floor. We installed both a concrete slab, and a WaterGuard piping system within the slab. The slap will help keep moisture out, but it is not waterproof on its own. This is what the WaterGuard is for. The WaterGuard pipes capture water traveling through the concrete, preventing it from reaching the surface to cause problems. The water trapped within these pipes is transported to a sump we created in the floor for removal from the basement.

To allow this sump to keep up with the water coming from the WaterGuard, we installed a SuperSump sump pump. The SuperSump will push the water up and out of the basement through a PVC discharge line. With a pumping force of over 2,600 gallons per hour, no storm is a match for this pump! Keeping the sump fully functional year-round is the IceGuard pipe section outside the home, attached to the discharge line. This segment is constructed with holes in it. These holes do not allow water to exit the pipe, unless the water is blocked by some form of debris, such as ice. This prevents an overflow in the sump. We then finished the project with a LawnScape discharge point on the end of the line. The water exits here, being deposited on the ground far enough from the home where it will never bother this homeowner again.

Now that they have both a concrete basement floor and a basement system protecting it, this homeowner can utilize the space without fear of water damage. With a WaterGuard piping system, no storm stands a chance!

Project Summary

Products: Slab, WaterGuard, SuperSump, IceGuard, LawnScape

Sales Rep.: Rod Hughes