Greene, ME Basement Kept Dry With WaterGuard Piping
Challenge
A homeowner in Greene, ME had been having trouble with water gathering on top of their concrete basement floor. Not knowing how the moisture was entering, the homeowner needed professional help. To have the space inspected and waterproofed properly, they called TC Hafford Basement Systems.
Solution
Once our crew arrived at the home, their first task was to inspect the basement to locate the source of the leak. The concrete foundation turned out to be the main entry point for the moisture. This is due to high water-pressure in the surrounding soil, forcing moisture through the tiny cracks and holes naturally formed into concrete. To put an end to this, we buried WaterGuard piping within the floor, around the perimeter of the basement. Within the floor itself, the WaterGuard will capture any moisture trying to enter by slipping through the foundation. This trapped water is then guided to the sump for removal.
Needing a way to remove the now collected water, we installed a SuperSump sump pump for the WaterGuard to feed into. The SuperSump will take this water and force it out of the home through a PVC discharge line. This pump can take on over 2,600 gallons of water per hour, making it more than capable of maintaining a dry basement for this homeowner. Finally, we attached an UltraSump backup battery to the SuperSump. This battery will keep the sump pumping even when the home loses power. The UltraSump will allow for up to 11,000 gallons of water to be removed before requiring another charge.
With their new basement system in place, this homeowner will no longer experience a damp basement floor! Their moisture troubles are a thing of the past!
Project Summary
Products: WaterGuard, SuperSump, UltraSump
