Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Leaking Finished Basement in Osage, IA

Mr and Mrs Ott had been experiencing water seeping in through the Northwest side of their finished basement. After speaking with some neighbors about their concerns of what the water damage may be doing to their home, Mr Ott reached out to American Waterworks for a free estimate. While our System Design Specialist, Rick Weber, was walking through the basement he noticed that the Ott's egress window had been leaking for quite some time. With permission, Rick had removed the trim from the wall below the window and noticed signs of deteriation and possible mold growth. Because the Ott's had used their basement as a living space, it was important for them to completely waterproof the entire perimeter of their basement. This Osage, IA family can now sleep peacefully at night knowing their home is protected from any water intruding into their home anytime of the year. Searching for a similar solution? Click here for a free estimate.

Water Damaged Finished Basement In Osage, Iowa

While removing the trim from the Northwest side of the Ott's finished basement wall, Rick noticed signs of long term water damage.

More Water Damage Uncovered in Osage, Iowa Finished Basement

Rick noticed more water damage on the Northeast side of the Ott's home. Rick suggested that it would be best for them to install a full perimeter Waterguard sub floor drainage system to prevent any further leaks or damage to their home.

Removal of Sheetrock for Rim Joist Insulation in Osage, IA Home

American Waterworks removed one foot the sheet rock to reach the rim joist of the Ott's home in preparation for our RimTight rim joist spray foam insulation application.

Rim Joist Insulation Installation in Osage, IA

RimTight rim joist insulation was applied to the board just above the foundation at the perimeter of the home's floor system to prevent any future leaks of unconditioned air from the outside that contributed to cold floors in the winter and condensation/humidity in the summer.

Wet Basement Restoration Preparation in Osage, IA

In this photo, American Waterworks has removed 32" of sheetrock, installed a CleanSpace vapor barrier system to properly guide any moisture seeping in through the foundation and enters in to our WaterGuard sub floor drainage system. WaterGuard will then guide any moisture from the drainage system to the TripleSafe Sump Pump and then extract the water from the home.

Sump Pump Installation in Osage, IA

American Waterworks installed our worry free TripleSafe sump pump system with twin liner, 1/3 hp cast iron primary AC pump, 1/2 hp cast iron AC back-up pump, and UltraSump battery back-up pumping system with charging/control box with alarm, and 120 amp sealed maintenance free battery. So no matter how much water is entering into the Ott's basement or even if the power goes out, they can rest assured that their basement will be dry for a lifetime, guaranteed!

Moisture Damaged Sheetrock Replacement in Osage, IA

Instead of tearing out and totally rebuilding the Ott's finished basement walls, they decided it was best to replace the lower section of the wall that had been compromised and replace it with our Everlast Wall Restoration System. The Everlast Wall Restoration panels replace the lower section of wood-framed wall that is most susceptible to mold & moisture with materials that are immune to such damage.