The Importance Of An Interior Drainage System
In order to capture water at the most common point of basement entry - the floor and the wall joint - an interior drainage system should be installed along your basement walls.
Advantages of an interior drainage system include:
1. It's an easy installation processMore affordable than an outdoor drainage system
- One to two day install process
- Even if you have a finished basement, installing an
interior system is much easier than an outdoor
system
2. Easily serviceable year round
3. IT WORKS
Fortress uses an interior drainage system called WaterGuard, which was developed in 1994. This new method of waterproofing has proven to have all of the benefits that homeowners and contractors have been looking for.
What is WaterGuard?
It is a specifically-designed piping system that is very efficient and long-lasting interior perimeter basement waterproofing system. WaterGuard sits on top of the footing of the basement, instead of alongside the footing. Why is this important? Wet dirt cannot get into the drain because it is on top of the mud, not inside of it.
Requirements of a good interior drainage system:
- Designed not to clog- sits on top of the footing (mud)
- Has a built-in 3/8 – inch gap between the floor and the wall to drain wall leaks
- Does not rely on filter fabric
- Has a big drain outlet to the sump pump (which Fortress can also install)
- Will not cause structural damage to the foundation
The best way to ensure that your basement is fully protected from outside water is to install Fortress' interior drainage system! Follow this link for more examples of WaterGuard and Fortress' interior drainage system:
https://www.fortressfoundationsolutions.com/basement-waterproofing/photo-gallery.html
If you are interested in an interior drainage system and live in Oakpark, and the surrounding areas, call Fortress Foundation Solutions at 1-434-473-7012 or visit our website to request a free estimate!
