Dirt Basement In Bar Mills, ME Waterproofed Properly With WaterGuard

Challenge

A homeowner in Bar Mills, ME had been having trouble with their basement taking on water. After any rainfall, the water from the surrounding soil would easily flow into the space through the dirt floor. To remedy the problem, the homeowner contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems.

Solution

Once our crew arrived, the first step to waterproofing this basement was to lay down a proper concrete slab for a floor. This slab however, had WaterGuard piping installed just beneath the surface as it was poured. These pipes, sitting within the floor, will capture any moisture trying to leak in from the surrounding soil. The trapped water is then guided through the WaterGuard to the sump for removal. No more moisture will be collecting on this basement floor with the WaterGuard in place.

To take on the water removal, we installed a TripleSafe sump pump. This device contains three pumps. A primary pump to remove the bulk of the water. A secondary backup for if and when the primary fails for any reason. The third and final pump is a battery-operated backup pump for when the home is without power. This pump will activate to keep the basement water-free even when the home is without power. The water exiting through the TripleSafe follows a PVC discharge line outside.

Outside the home, to help the discharge line relieve the basement of water, we attached an IceGuard pipe segment. This piece of piping has holes built into it which allow trapped water to escape. This means that if ice or other debris blocks the line, the water will escape through the IceGuard without reaching the sump and overflowing. Finally, back inside, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier. With the floor based moisture dealt with, we needed to get a handle on the airborne moisture. The SaniDry will take in the air around itself and remove the moisture. This collected water will be deposited into the TripleSafe for removal, while the dry air will be circulated back into the basement.

With a brand-new basement system in place, this homeowner can now utilize the basement to its fullest potential. Without fearing water damage, this homeowner can now relax during any rain fall.

Project Summary

Products: Slab, WaterGuard, TripleSafe, SaniDry XP, IceGuard

Sales Rep.: Jacob Owen

Foreman: Dave Hanson