WaterGuard Installed in Ghent, MN

Monday, June 17th, 2019 by Anne Webbles

Challenge

Mike W. in Ghent, MN had water leaking into his basement through some cracks in the foundation. It was starting to do some damage to his property, and he was concerned about the health implications. When he came across our booth at the Marshall Spring Home and Outdoor Living Show, he met our Design Specialist, Shane Nephew, who presented Mike with our products and services. Shane set up a time to meet with Mike and evaluate the situation. After his inspection, Shane was able to recommend our WaterGuard drainage system. Mike was impressed with the product and moved forward with the installation.

Solution

Our Foreman, Jose Castillo, and his production crew began the waterproofing project by removing the concrete around the perimeter of the basement to make a trench for our WaterGuard drainage system. For a typical basement, our WaterGuard system is the ideal choice for waterproofing. This French drain is designed to be installed below the floor slab, resting on top of the foundation footing. This keeps this drainage system out of the "mud zone", where drains can clog. Lastly, the crew replaced the concrete and cleaned up their work area. Water is now properly guided through the WaterGuard to the sump pump, and from there, is expelled from the home through the discharge line.