Basement Waterproofing Case Studies: Complete Basement Waterproofing
Challenge
Shortly after purchasing this home, the homeowner experienced water problems throughout the basement. To complicate matters further, the homeowner had aspirations of finishing the basement. Upon inspection of the home, there was clear evidence of water leaking through the cove joint and through the foundation block wall. Our goal was to waterproof the basement in the areas that were leaking. And by doing so, the homeowner could begin to focus on finishing the basement.
Solution
To help correct the water leaking in from the cove joint, NOVA installed a full perimeter WaterGuard system. This specialized piping system is design specifically to catch water at the cove joint. NOVA had to break out the floor along the perimeter using a jack hammer, remove the floor, and install the system. Once installed, NOVA backfilled with stone and concreted the floor back in place. In order to service the system in the future NOVA added clean out ports.
To flash the water from the walls and into the WaterGuard System, NOVA installed a full perimter EmeShield System. This mechanically fastened solution allows for proper flashing to the WaterGuard while bringing out the brightness and beauty of the basement.
Once the water was controlled, NOVA installed the UltraSump Sump Pump Solution. Not only would this system handle the volume of water for the basement, but it was equipped with a back-up solution. So if the primary were ever to fail, there is a secondary pump designed to take over. The secondary pump will alarm if it is activated. This will notify the homeowner that there is an issue with the primary pump. In addition, the secondary pump operates using a battery if the homeowner were ever to lose power (like in a thunderstorm). This solution was especially important knowing that the homeowner was planning to finish the basement in the future.
Lastly, NOVA discharged the UltraSump to the outside to a drywell system. This is per code in the city of Hobart. This discharge was equipped with an IceGuard to protect the pump in the winter should the discharge line ever to freeze.
After completion of the project, the homeowner could rest assured that they were better protected from water issues in the basement. And after their experience, they wrote a positive Google review:
"They waterproofed our basement and did the work in four days. They were on time every day and very professional. We are really happy with the work they did and will absolutely use them in the future. Eugene and his team were great to work with and went out of their way to lock doors before they left every day. We had unexpected snow that caused them to close on one of the days they were scheduled to work at our house, and they left me with a clean basement and hooked up my washer and dryer for the weekend! This mom was so thankful. Highly recommend them!"
Project Summary
Installing Contractor: Nova Basement Systems
Work Inspected By: The City of Hobart
Products Installed: WaterGuard, EmeShield, UltraSump, IceGuard, Underground Discharge
