Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Water Damaged Basement in Ypsilanti Waterproofed by HomeSpec
Can you imagine having a literal spout of water shooting out of your basement wall? A Ypsilanti, MI couple had to face this as a reality and clean up the aftermath of their flooded basement until two in the morning. They knew this issue needed to be resolved so they could protect their items and their forever home. The homeowners called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for answers during their free inspection.
One of HomeSpec’s senior project managers, Erik, was the one to help this family figure out the best plan for their home. He listened to their concerns and investigated the building both inside and out. He proposed to the homeowners that they solve their flooding problems by waterproofing the basement with an interior drainage system composed of WaterGuard®, connecting that to a sump pump, and finalizing the installation with a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. This combination of products would take the moisture out of the air and use specialized drains and sump pump to eject water away from the home. The couple was eager to see their basement dry and agreed to this plan. HomeSpec’s foreman Brandon led a team in completing this project. The homeowners were very pleased with their work.
Water Damaged Basement Floor and Walls
This is what the senior project manager, Erik, witnessed throughout the basement. Water damage caused the walls and floor to clip and flake over time.
IDS Installed in Ypsilanti Basement
An interior drainage system, IDS, was installed to address the water intrusion issues. First, a trench was dug along the perimeter so the french drains could fit evenly beneath the floor. Then, the drains were covered with stones to prevent them from clogging with debris. A layer of plastic would then be layered on top of the stones to prevent new concrete from seeping through to the drains.
Concrete Seals IDS Into Place
A new layer of concrete completes the interior drainage system by sealing it into place. When the concrete dries, it blends to match the original concrete floor of the basement.
