Waterproofing in Belleville, IL
Challenge
This Belleville, IL resident was tired of dealing with a wet basement every time it rained. She did not have a reliable waterproofing system, and the basement would have standing water in it. She wanted to use her unfinished basement for storage but was unable to do so because of the water.
Solution
Woods Basement Systems solved the homeowner’s problem by installing WaterGuard and a TripleSafe sump pump. WaterGuard is a piping system designed specifically to solve basement water problems without the worry of clogging pipes. It is installed on top of the footing rather than beside it, so the dirt and debris from below cannot enter. It also has a special wall flange to collect any wall seepage and drain it to the sump pump. WaterGuard is an extremely effective way to permanently waterproof a basement.
The TripleSafe is a reliable three-pump system. If the first pump fails, the second pump takes over. If the first pump can’t keep up with the amount of incoming water, both pumps 1 and 2 work to get the job done. If power is lost, a third battery operated pump automatically turns on. It also has a WaterWatch alarm system that sounds off when the water rises above the operating range of the pumps, warning the resident before any damage occurs.
The non-clogging WaterGuard system along with a TripleSafe offer complete protection. The resident now enjoys a dry basement that is no longer wasted space in the home but can be used for storage.
