Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Homeowner near Centreville, VA Loves His Dry Basement!
Tim S., who lives near Centrevielle, VA, reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions. He was tired of water getting along the front wall of his basement and could no longer use the area for storage. Tim met with a System Designer who provided the solution, a WaterGuard Drainage System with an Ultra 4 Sump Pump. The WaterGuard is a channel drainage system installed in a trench around the basement perimeter. Any water entering the basement flows through the WaterGuard directly to the Ultra 4 Sump Pump and is pumped out and away from the home. Now Tim doesn't have to worry about his belongings becoming moldy or damaged - his basement is dry!
Ultra Sump 4
Once the Sump Pump is in place, cement will be added around it.
WaterGuard Channel
The drywall has been cut about 18" up so the WaterGuard channel can be created. Once the trench is complete, WaterGuard is placed and covered with gravel and cement.
WaterGuard Trench
The WaterGuard must connect seamlessly, even under walls.