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Photo Album: Before and After: Permanent Waterproofing Solutions Transform an Older Basement in Portsmouth, OH

  • Water would seep into the basement during heavy rains and form puddles on the floor. Iron ochre was also visible on the floor. This reddish-brown substance is a waste byproduct of naturally occurring iron bacteria. It gives off a foul smell, and can affect pipes and plumbing equipment.
  • The BasementGutter drainage system has been installed throughout the basement's perimeter to intercept any seeping water. This problem area has been cleaned to remove the iron ochre stains, and additional cement was poured. The CrawlSeal Wall System also brightens the basement and will assist with waterproofing.
  • The walls in this older home are showing signs of water damage and other issues.
  • The walls have been dramatically improved by the CrawlSeal Wall System. This durable liner is most commonly used to encapsulate crawl spaces, but it benefits basements as well! It stops water vapor from permeating the walls, drains wall leaks, and brightens the basement.
  • This section of the basement also experienced leaking and water damage, and iron ochre can be seen on the floor.
  • Along with BasementGutter and the CrawlSeal Wall System, the TripleSafe sump pump was installed to pump water out of the basement.

Album Description

During periods of heavy rain, a homeowner in Portsmouth, OH, began to notice water seeping through her basement walls. She uses this space for storage, and she was concerned her various belongings could be damaged in the leaking basement.

She contacted Ohio Basement Authority after learning more about our company online, and we installed various permanent waterproofing solutions in the basement of the 95-year-old home.

These included the sub-floor BasementGutter drainage system and a reliable SafeDri Triple sump pump. The CrawlSeal Wall System was also added to the walls to improve appearance and help with waterproofing.

The homeowner now has peace of mind knowing her basement will be a safe, dry, and healthy area for many years to come.

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  • This older basement needs some attention.
  • This area will now be free of water issues.
  • This is another view of the older basement's appearance.
  • You can already tell a difference because of this versatile product.
  • This was another problematic area in the basement.
  • This basement is now full of permanent waterproofing solutions.

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1-614-254-6006

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