Water Drainage Keeps Lee, ME Basement Water-Free
Challenge
A homeowner in Lee, ME was living with a problem. During heavy rainfall, their basement would take on water. The water would leak in directly through the concrete foundation, as well as a crack in one of the basement walls. This made the homeowner worry about potential damage to their home that would come from this amount of water leaking in. Needing to put an end to this problem without knowing the solution, the homeowner searched online for a solution. After finding TC Hafford Basement Systems, the homeowner knew just what to do and called us to set up a free estimate.
Solution
Once our installation crew arrived at the home, they began work right away by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the basement floor. This is where we then laid WaterGuard piping, which will capture incoming water before it reaches the surface of the floor. The WaterGuard was sealed within the floor beneath a layer of loose gravel and fresh concrete. The water trapped within the piping flows to the sump where we installed a SuperSump pump. This device will force the collected water out of the home through a PVC discharge line. This pump can move over 2,600 gallons of water every hour, which is plenty of power to keep this basement water-free.
Moving to the crack to stop water from entering the basement, a seal needed to be put in place. This began with the crack being brushed clear of debris by a coarse brush. Once clear, the crack received a primary layer of sealant which filled it in. Over the top of this layer, a foam matting was placed along the length of the crack. This entire structure was then covered with a second layer of sealant to hold everything in place, spreading over the edges of the side of the crack. This finished seal is called a FlexiSpan seal, due to its ability to bend and adapt to slight shifts in the walls and crack shape. This will hold water back, keeping it from entering through this wall.
Outside the home, we made two additions to the discharge line to further protect the basement. The first addition was an IceGuard pipe segment placed just where the line exits the home. This pipe segment has angled holes built into the sides. These holes allow for water blocked by ice or debris to escape the line. This protects the basement from an overflow in the sump if the discharge line is clogged. Finally, a LawnScape discharge point was attached to the end of the line. This is where the water exits onto the ground. This far from the home the water will drain away into the ground without causing further trouble for the homeowner.
With their newly waterproofed basement, this homeowner can now rest assured their property is safe from water damage. The WaterGuard piping will keep this basement floor dry for many years into the future!
Project Summary
Products: WaterGuard, FlexiSpan, SuperSump, IceGuard, LawnScape
Sales Rep.: Rod Hughes
Foreman: George Cormier
