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Photo Album: Waterproofing Upgrades Will Keep a Basement Dry in Galion, OH

  • The home's previous sump pump system was not an ideal set-up. The partially open lid allows any water in the sump pit to evaporate back into the basement and lead to problems with moisture and humidity. There also is evidence of water intrusion and leakage around the sump pump area.
  • This downspout conductor line in the yard presents various problems. Any water draining form the line easily can saturate the ground directly outside the foundation walls and then seep inside the basement. The above-ground gutter downspout also is an unsightly tripping hazard.
  • As the waterproofing project begins, the perimeter was excavated to accommodate the installation of the sub-floor BasementGutter system. Weep holes also were drilled into the bottom of the walls to allow any seeping and built-up water from the walls to escape and be drained into the BasementGutter system.
  • BasementGutter is placed in the trench created for its proper installation.
  • The basement will now be dry because of the BasementGutter and SafeDri systems. The floor looks wet because cement was applied to the areas excavated for the BasementGutter and SafeDri installations. Once it is dry, evidence of the project will not be as obvious.
  • A FreezeGuard was attached to the exterior sump pump discharge line to prevent flooding from frozen or blocked lines. This line also was tied into new downspout conductor lines that were installed on the property.
  • The sump pump discharge line and another gutter downspout line were tied into a new exterior drainage line that was directed to drain at the edge of the property. This allows draining water to be directed far enough away from the home's foundation so it has less chance of seeping back into the basement.

Album Description

During the 15 years that they have lived in their house, homeowners in Galion, OH, have been dealing with an ongoing problem. Water seeped inside their basement during heavy rains, resulting in puddles on the floor.

The owners plan to live in the house for the foreseeable future, and they wanted to nip this problem in the bud. They found information about Ohio Basement Authority online, and they wanted to contact us to learn more about how we could help them. They met with Drew Black who completed a thorough evaluation of the basement. Drew then presented the homeowners with some of our reliable basement waterproofing solutions.

One of our crews then waterproofed the basement with the sub-floor BasementGutter drainage system, SafeDri Battery Backup System, and exterior FreezeGuard attachment. All of these pieces work together to keep the basement dry, and the homeowners now have peace of mind knowing these trustworthy repairs have helped them create a safer and healthier living environment.

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  • A problematic sump pump.
  • Unsafe exterior drainage.
  • Interior waterproofing preparation.
  • Installing BasementGutter.
  • Waterproofed and protected.
  • Exterior waterproofing protection.
  • Updated exterior drainage.

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