Damp Basement Sealed And Protected in Brandon, MN
Challenge
John, a homeowner in Brandon, MN, was concerned about the state of his basement. He noticed his floors had hairline cracks, and water was entering the basement in the room's corners. He wanted to address the problem thoroughly and effectively, so he called American Waterworks to claim his FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist, Shane, went to the property, did a complete evaluation, and gave John his recommendations. Once approved, our team was ready to get to work.
Solution
Our Foreman, Juan, and his production crew started the installation by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter, and forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System. Our WaterGuard is a patented below-floor drain that rests in a bed of drainage on top of the foundation footing. It is our most commonly used drain system because of its resistance to water clogs, its easy-to-access service ports, and its ability to collect leaking water from basement walls. They also Installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. The TripleSafe Sump Pump System has three levels of protection to solve all water problems a homeowner, may experience. Along with the TripleSafe Sump Pump is a battery backup that helps in cases where power is lost in a home, then the battery will keep the pumps draining any excess water build-up. To complete the WaterGuard project, Juan and his team covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete.
The team then proceeded to install the CleanSpace wall System around the perimeter of the basement. Our CleanSpace Wall System is attached to the walls with plastic fasteners so it never falls. It also prevents any humidity from invading the walls and gives the basement and clean and bright appearance with a 25-year-warranty.
John was very pleased with the outcome and glad he made the decision to work with American Waterworks.
Project Summary
Design Specialist: Shane Nephew
Foreman: Juan J Pena
Products: WaterGuard, TripleSafe, CleanSpace
