Storm Damage Finished Basement is Restored in Manchester Center, VT
Challenge
A finished basement was getting damaged by stormwater entering behind the finished walls. Fans and dehumidifiers couldn't preserve the walls and floor, forcing the homeowner to begin gutting the basement and find a solution to keep the water out before she would be able to redo the basement finishing. One of our trained system design specialists visited the home to provide a FREE ESTIMATE. He found that all of the organic materials in the space were wet, making the perfect opportunity for mold to develop. Given the concerns for the homeowner, our specialist developed a unique solution for this wet basement.
Solution
Our team of installation specialists then installed the project solution. First, our team removed all the flooring and finished walls so that they could access the foundation. The first step to addressing water entry it to install a drainage system, for this space we recommended our patented WaterGuard Drainage System. Unlike many of our competitor's systems, this product is installed just underneath the perimeter edge of the basement floor, away from the "mud zone" to prevent system clogging. Next, our specialist installed our most reliable pump, the TripleSafe Sump Pump System. This pump is composed of a primary pump, a secondary pump, and a battery back-up pump, in addition to a WaterWatch alarm. With all of these pumps, a basement is protected from tremendous water entry, pump failure, tripped circuits, and power outages, and in the case that water rises above the point at which the pump should have been kicked on, the alarm will sound, to ensure the space remains dry at all times! Our team then installed a discharge line with an IceGuard to protect the system from a frozen discharge line. Lastly, our design specialist recommended a SaniDry Sedona to reduce moisture in the air that could promote the growth of mold. This high-performance dehumidifier is also the worlds most efficient and it trains automatically to make less work for you!
This basement is now ready to be re-finished will remain dry for years to come! Call 855-DRY-TIME to find the BEST solution for your wet basement!
Project Summary
Products: WaterGuard Drainage System, TripleSafe Sump Pump System, UltraSump Battery Backup System, WaterWatch alarm, IceGuard, SaniDry Sedona
