Woods Basement Systems, Inc. Case Studies: Water Rots Wood in Saint Charles, MO Basement

Challenge

This resident of Saint Charles, MO did not have an effective waterproofing system in his basement, resulting in flooding during heavy rains.  His sump pump couldn’t keep up with the amount of incoming water, and the water had been causing serious damage to the drywall.  The resident was unaware of the rotting wood until he removed part of the drywall to inspect the problem.  The wood had become so weak that it had started to bow slightly.  When he saw the rotting wood, he immediately called Woods Basement Systems in order to solve the problem.

Solution

Woods gave the basement a complete waterproofing makeover to ensure that rotting wood would no longer be an issue for the resident.  They installed WaterGuard, a TripleSafe sump pump, and a SaniDry XP to keep his basement dry all the time.

WaterGuard is a piping system designed specifically to solve wet basement problems without clogging.  It is installed on top of the footing rather than beside it, so dirt and debris from below cannot enter.  It also has a special wall flange to drain any wall seepage.  WaterGuard is the best option to permanently waterproof the basement.

The TripleSafe sump pump is the world’s most reliable pumping system, with three pumps to get the job done.  If the first pump fails for some reason, pump 2 automatically takes over.  If pump 1 can’t keep up with the amount of incoming water, pump 2 kicks in and operates at the same time.  If the power fails and pumps 1 and 2 stop working, a third battery operated pump turns on.  The TripleSafe also has a WaterWatch alarm that sounds off if the water rises above the operating range of the pumps.  That way, the resident is warned of the problem before any serious damage occurs. 

The SaniDry XP is an extremely powerful and efficient dehumidifier and air filtration system.  It dries the air and automatically drains the water out of a hose, so it never needs to be emptied.  The SaniDry XP takes out four times the amount of water of a typical dehumidifier, yet it uses the same amount of energy.  It removes the damp feeling and musty odors in the space, and can be used in a finished or unfinished basement.

All of these products together resulted in a dry basement and a happy customer.