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Sump Pumps & French Drain Systems, by Wet Basement Waterproofers
Over the years, many methods of waterproofing have been developed. At Foundation Recovery Systems, we believe ours is one of the BEST systems available today.
We use a perimeter drain system engineered specifically to solve basement water problems effectively-- without worry of clogging from soils under the floor.
The sub-floor drainage system along the perimeter of the floor is designed to accept water from the walls without leaving a gap around the edges. Because it does not sit in the dirt, so clogging from silt and sediment under the floor is not a problem.
Our team of waterproofing experts will assess your wet basement to provide you with the best solution to solve your basement’s needs.
Will the Stay-Dry System help seeping floor cracks?
Floor cracks seep water primarily because hydrostatic pressure feeds water in from the end cuts of floor cracks that meet exterior walls.
Our system intercepts water that feeds these end cuts. Often, a simple installation of a sump pump is all it takes to eliminate minor problems. The leak guard channel also offers protection against water seeping up through the crack formed by pouring new concrete up against old concrete.
Will the Stay-Dry System require maintenance?
Our basement waterproofing system is made of PVC, the same material as the water pipes in your home.
One advantage to PVC is that it will not support odor-causing algae. Our drainage system needs no maintenance. We will notify you of any maintenance requirements pertaining to your sump pump installation.
The Importance of a Quality Sump Pump
A quality sump pump is truly the heart of any basement water management system. Quietly collecting water seepage year after year, the sump pump is the secret to a successful system.
Using a high quality pump, along with the Stay-Dry system, will ensure success in solving your wet basement or crawlspace problems.
We use a high quality sump pump that includes a durable, 1/3 hp Zoeller cast iron pump with a mechanical float switch.
This pump was chosen as the best from among nearly 50 models, and is able to pump 2650 gallons per hour smoothly and quietly.
It resists clogging and can pump up to 1/2" solids, and is a reliable pump that's backed by the manufacturers.
Three Types of Leaks
Locating where water is entering your home is key to choosing the appropriate solution, so mark the source whenever the seepage is active.
1. Over the Top of the Foundation Wall:
Water entering at the top of the wall, between the concrete and wooden sill-plate, is due to one of 2 things: The soil grade has been built up outside the home, higher than the concrete. Homeowners, in their efforts to keep water away from the foundation, build the dirt level higher than the concrete wall, ironically creating a seepage problem through the below grade brick or siding.
Sometimes there is an above grade penetration of water, due to a caulking or tuckpointing issue. Any water that penetrates the veneer of the house will run down the back side of the siding and appear at the sill-plate juncture in the basement.
The surest way to verify which of these two "spillover" problems you have is to water test by running a hose on the ground on a dry day. If water comes in, it is a below-grade problem. If water does not come in, then it is an above grade problem that will require caulking, tuckpointing or possibly roofing repairs.
The basement is a valuable part of your home and is designed to be dry, usable space, whether as a finished recreation room, a workshop, or simply a safe storage area. Once a leak occurs however, its usefulness and value is very limited - fortunately permanent solutions are available for all seepage problems. Review our solutions on the left for more information.
2. Through the Basement or Crawl Space Walls
The most common basement leak is due to seepage through wall cracks. These cracks will continue to deteriorate and will eventually leak, and this seepage will get worse over time.
Other possible wall leaks are tie rod ends, honeycombed concrete and pipe penetrations.
3. Through the Basement Wall/Floor Joint
Most modern homes are built with a drain tile system around the footings to keep water from creating pressure against the floor or cove area (floor/wall joint). Some drain tiles run into the sump pump, others to the city storm sewer system. If seepage occurs in this area, check your pump's operation first, if that is working normally, then your drain tile is not.
For a free sump pump estimate and professional inspection in your home, call or contact Foundation Recovery Systems online today!
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