The problem at hand
The outside water entering the basement resulting in mouldy studs and deterioration of the foundation.
Time to re-insulate
The walls surrounding the leak need to be waterproofed and re-insulated. The only way to access behind the wall was removing the current drywall.
Removing the ends
We had to cut off the mouldy ends of the studs. They will be replaced a later date.
Trap versus Home's Drain
To relieve water traffic in the plumbing, our work will be connected to the trap. (Closest to the door)
Making the trench
Jackhammering the trench to house our WaterGuard®
Connection to the trap
The drainage from the WaterGuard® will be routed to the basement's water trap.
Connected
Our system is connected and sealed to the water trap.
Weeping holes
Drilled weeping holes into the concrete to help water make it's way to the WaterGuard®.
Cutting to size
Cutting R20 insulation to precisely fit between each wooden pillar.
WaterGuard® secured
We cover our WaterGuard® with gravel, to ensure it does not move, has proper water disbursement, and fills space in the trench.
CleanSpace®
CleanSpace® is in, which will waterproof the walls, push water behind and into the WaterGuard®
Drain Caps
We install drain caps with the WaterGuard® to access the system if there is any blockage.
R20 is In
Insulation is installed between each stud. Reason being is if we removed the studs and place the thick insulation behind, the wall will have to be pushed out a few inches.
The final look
A panoramic view of the entire job