Full Basement Waterproofing Saves Whitefield, ME Basement From Moisture Damage

Challenge

A homeowner in Whitefield, ME had been wanting to finish their basement for some time. With water coming in through the concrete foundation from the surrounding soil, there was no way the homeowner could finish the basement without suffering from water damage. To have the basement protected from the elements, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems.

Solution

As soon as the TC Hafford installation crew arrived at the home they began work on the basement. To stop water from leaking through the tiny pores in the concrete, we needed to place a barrier within the floor. After our crew excavated the perimeter of the basement floor, they laid WaterGuard piping down within the trench. The WaterGuard will now capture the water before it can reach the surface. We buried the pipes beneath loose rocks and a fresh layer of concrete to conceal it within the floor. This water is guided through the WaterGuard to the sump for removal.

Within the basement floor, we installed a SuperSump sump pump to handle the water-removal for this home. The water collected within the sump is forced up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line. To assist the SuperSump in harsh weather, we attached an UltraSump backup battery. This battery will enable the SuperSump to continue to operate without power in the home for up to 11,000 gallons. The SuperSump can put out 2,650 gallons of water every hour to protect this home from outside moisture.

Outside the home, our crew made two final additions to the home to protect the sump. The first addition was the IceGuard pipe segment attached just as the PVC exits the home. This piece has special holes built into it which protect the home from ice or other blockages in the line. If a blockage occurs, the water will now escape without overflowing the sump. Finally, the water exits the end of the line through a LawnScape discharge port. Here the water drains harmlessly into the ground where it will no longer bother this homeowner.

With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now finish their basement without fear of water damage! The WaterGuard piping will ensure no more moisture leaks up onto this basement floor in the future.

Project Summary

Products: WaterGuard, SuperSump, UltraSump, IceGuard, LawnScape

Salees Rep.: David Zawistowski

Foreman: Mike Tomasini