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Photo Album: BasementGutter, SafeDri and Other Solutions will Keep a Basement Dry in Fredericktown, OH

  • Looking at the existing sump pump, it is obvious that it is part of the problem in not being able to keep up with the water that is seeping inside the house.
  • Upon taking a closer look inside the sump pump system, the appearance of corrosion is evidence that they system is beginning to fail.
  • As the waterproofing project begins, the basement's perimeter was excavated to create a trench for the BasementGutter system to sit in the sub-floor and atop the footing. Weep holes also were drilled into the bottom of the walls to allow any seeping and built-up water in the walls to escape and then be intercepted by the BasementGutter system.
  • BasementGutter is placed in the trench. You can see the special wall flanges at the back of the system. These flanges allow enough space between the wall and BasementGutter system so water can run down the wall and into this drainage system.
  • Along with the BasementGutter system, the SafeDri Battery Backup System also will help keep the basement dry. Any water collected by the BasementGutter system around the perimeter will be directed to drain into this more reliable sump pump system. The SafeDri features two powerful pumps inside the liner, as well as an external backup battery. The latter ensures the system will always continue to operate even during power outages. The system also was installed inside the larger SafeDri Triple liner to allow for easy future upgrades.
  • A FreezeGuard was attached to the exterior sump pump discharge line to prevent flooding if the line should freeze or become blocked. This line and the adjacent gutter downspout line were tied together into a new exterior drainage line that was placed in the ground.
  • The new exterior drainage line was directed to drain far enough away from the home's foundation. A YardWell outlet was used to camouflage the end of this line in the yard. The YardWell keeps leaves and debris out of the drainage pipe and it can easily be removed for cleaning. It blends into the grass, and it is durable enough to withstand lawnmower traffic.
  • The ground excavated for the drainage pipe installation is replaced, and evidence of work is not as visible.

Album Description

After living in their house for a few years, homeowners in Fredericktown, OH, recently noticed a problem that seemed to be worsening in the basement. Water leaked into the basement during heavy rains, leaving puddles and damage behind.

Concerned with the safety of their home and their belongings, the owners wanted to fix this problem once and for all. They were motivated to contact Ohio Basement Authority after seeing our TV ads. They then met with Inspector Andy Kennedy. Andy completed a thorough evaluation of the basement, and he presented the owners with some of our trustworthy basement waterproofing solutions.

One of our crews, led by Foreman Martimiano Alonso, then installed BasementGutter, SafeDri and other items to keep the basement dry. The sub-floor BasementGutter system intercepts water that seeps inside through the walls and floor. Any seeping water collected by BasementGutter is then directed to drain to the SafeDri Battery Backup System. The SafeDri then pumps this water out of the house through a discharge line. A FreezeGuard was attached to the exterior sump pump discharge line, and a YardWell was placed on the end of this line in the yard.

The homeowners are pleased these reliable solutions were installed to help them create a safe and dry living environment that they will be able to enjoy for many years to come.

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  • Problems with the existing waterproofing system.
  • Further evidence of sump pump problems.
  • Waterproofing prep work.
  • BasementGutter is installed.
  • Protected by permanent solutions.
  • Installing exterior solutions.
  • Another look at exterior installations.
  • Completed exterior waterproofing.

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Ohio Basement Authority
911 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
1-614-254-6006

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