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

  • After removing areas of drywall, the owners were able to get a better look at the problem with water intrusion. Visible evidence of this issue can be seen along the walls and floor.
  • Water intrusion and damage also can be seen in this corner where there is an existing sump pump system. This system obviously is failing to keep up with the seeping water. The partial wooden lid is not secure, it can easily rot, and water in the pit can evaporate through the opening to contribute to additional problems.
  • Once personal items in the basement have been moved away from the walls, our crew covered them with plastic to protect them during the project. The crew then begins using jackhammers to break up the concrete floor around the basement's perimeter.
  • After excavating the perimeter to create a trench for the waterproofing system, weep holes are drilled into the bottom of the walls. These holes allow built-up and seeping water to be able to escape the walls and then flow into the BasementGutter system.
  • Here is a closer look at some of the weep holes drilled into one section of a wall.
  • BasementGutter is placed in the sub-floor and against the walls to intercept seeping water.
  • Here is another view of the BasementGutter system. Here you can see the special wall flange that creates enough of a gap between the wall to allow water to flow behind and into the system.
  • Cement was applied to the areas excavated for the BasementGutter installation. Once the cement is dry, evidence of the project will not be as visible.
  • The SafeDri was installed to replace the older, failing sump pump system. By using the larger SafeDri Triple liner to house the two interior pumps, this allows for easy future upgrades to the system. Once the cement around the system is dry, the backup battery will be connected to the system and plugged in.
  • The discharge line from the sump pump is directed outside. This FreezeGuard was attached to the exterior pipe to prevent flooding if the line freezes or becomes blocked.

Album Description

While they have lived in their house for almost four years, it wasn’t until the last few months that homeowners in Columbus, OH, noticed a problem in their basement. Some corners seemed wet, indicating an issue with water intrusion.

The homeowners wanted to nip this problem in the bud before any serious damage resulted, especially if they decide to finish the basement. After learning about Ohio Basement Authority, the owners were motivated to contact us to see exactly how we could help them. Jeff Floit visited to evaluate the condition of the basement. Jeff then presented the owners with our trustworthy basement waterproofing solutions.

One of our crews then worked to ensure the basement’s health and safety by installing the BasementGutter interior drainage system, SafeDri sump pump and exterior FreezeGuard. Any seeping water will be intercepted by the sub-floor BasementGutter system and then directed to drain into the SafeDri. The SafeDri houses two powerful pumps inside its liner, and its external backup battery ensures the system’s continued operation even during power outages. Water is pumped out of the basement by the SafeDri through a discharge line, and a FreezeGuard was attached to the exterior line to prevent basement flooding.

The owners can rest easier knowing these reliable solutions are protecting their home.

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  • Water problems.
  • A problematic sump pump system.
  • Repair project preparation.
  • Weeping walls.
  • Another look at the weep holes.
  • Installing BasementGutter.
  • A closer look at BasementGutter.
  • Wrapping up the project.
  • A more reliable sump pump system.
  • Exterior waterproofing.

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Columbus, OH 43219
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