5 ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE

BASEMENTWATERPROOFINGSOLUTION

DRAINAGE SYSTEM

SUMP PUMPCast-iron body

Can pump ½” diameter solids

Mechanical float switch (more reliable)

Alarm system

Airtight lid to prevent evaporation

Battery-powered backup

Discharge lines don’t clog or freeze

Patented or proven interior drainage

Non-Clogging mechanism

Integrated with sump pump

Transferable warranty

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3 DEHUMIDIFIER Self-Draining

Automatic shut-o�

High capacity

Air filtering (allergens, mold spores)

WINDOWS4GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 5 Clean working gutters

Downspout extensions that canchannel rainwater at least 3 feet away from foundation

Watertight, waterproof windows

Window well covers to keep out rainwater & debris

INTERIOR VS. EXTERIORDRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Basements get wet. Groundwater seeps in through porous concrete walls and floors. Rain leaks through rusty windows. Water vapor condenses on pipes and appliances. Plumbing leaks happen. Dark or white stains on walls are sometimes the only signs of moisture issues.

The goal of modern basement waterproofing is to keep the basement dry by addressing sources of water intrusion. There are two major approaches to water management.

PROS

CONS

Addresses all sources of water intrusion

Installation is less expensive, faster, and safer

No disruption to landscape and plantings

Doesn't address clogged gutters and poorly graded yards to the extent these contribute to the water issue

It's always a good idea to address these issues to minimize water intrusion

INTERIOR DRAINAGE

PROS

CONS

Stops water from entering the basement

Best for new construction

EXTERIOR DRAINAGE

Installation is more expensive, takes longer

Risk inherent in digging 8-foot trenches around foundation

Excavation disrupts yard, plantings, walkways

Limited protection: does not address water vapor coming thru walls, interior condensation, plumbing leaks

Clogging risk from soils, roots

An e�ective basement waterproofing solution is one that is customized to the specific issues of the home.

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