Photo Album: Interior and Exterior Waterproofing Solutions Will Keep a Leaking Basement Dry in Caledonia, OH

  • This is not what an effective sump pump system should look like. The lid is not secure, so any water that is drained into the system can easily evaporate into the air and create additional moisture problems.
  • This section near a fireplace is one of the areas experiencing water intrusion.
  • Water has also been seeping into the basement through this walk-out doorway.
  • We can easily accommodate difficult areas with our products. Here we adjusted the areas of BasementGutter to fit around the fireplace to effectively intercept and drain any seeping water.
  • The best way to address and prevent water from leaking near a doorway is to install the Surface Drainage System. An exterior drain is installed and tied into the interior section of grated drainage. This section is also connected to the interior BasementGutter system.
  • The older sump pump was replaced by the more effective and reliable SafeDri Triple sump pump system.
  • The grated drainage pipe installation has been completed, and will divert any leaking water to the BasementGutter and SafeDri Triple sump.
  • BasementGutter has been installed in the sub-floor throughout the basement's perimeter and around the fireplace area.
  • Outside the home, new downspout conductor lines were installed and buried underground. Two FreezeGuards were secured to the exterior sump pump discharge lines so water can continue to be pumped out even if the lines would freeze or become blocked.

Album Description

After recently moving into their house, homeowners in Caledonia, OH, began to notice water seeping into the basement and puddling on the floor. They plan to live in the house for many years, so they wanted to take immediate steps to prevent future problems and damage.

The owners contacted Ohio Basement Authority after learning more about us by visiting our website. We then installed several permanent waterproofing products that will always keep the home dry. These included the BasementGutter and grated interior drainage systems, and a SafeDri Triple sump pump.

The exterior drainage system was updated with newer lines, a YardWell was installed at the end of the downspout line, and FreezeGuards were attached to the exterior sump pump discharge lines.

The homeowners now have peace of mind knowing their home will be free of water for many more years to come.

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  • This is not an effective sump pump system.
  • Water intrudes through this area.
  • This is another area of water intrusion.
  • We can work around difficult areas.
  • Grated Drainage is installed near the walk-out.
  • This is what an ideal sump pump system looks like.
  • The doorway leakage has been addressed.
  • The perimeter has been waterproofed.
  • Here is a look at exterior waterproofing solutions.

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