Basement Waterproofing Case Studies: Home Sprinklers make Basement Encapsulation Essential
Challenge
Challenge
This home in Stouffville, Ontario, started to have water entering the basement. The homeowner was puzzled as to why this was happening. There was never any water entering the basement until he realized when he moved his plants and sprinklers closer to the home water made its way downstairs. He contacted the sprinkler company to shut off the line and noticed the water had stopped entering the space. To get watered plants and a dry basement, our new client contacted Clarke Basement Systems for a professional solution. Our System Design Specialist Ben Wallis brought his expertise to this home and suggested a few systems to ensure a dry house with proper water flow.
Solution
Solution:
IceGuard® anti-freezing discharge line: ensures all water is safely discharged without freezing or blocking the line
WaterGuard® Perimeter Drain: Collects all the water and directs it toward one of the sump pumps
CleanSpace®: A white barrier that is placed on the walls to keep all water behind. Works hand-in-hand with WaterGuard®
TripleSafe™ Sump Pump: This sump pump is our most robust pump for water circulation. A battery backup system is attached to the sump pump to keep it working during a power outage.
Our Installation Specialists, Trevor Bowman and Patrick Hackett, came to the rescue. The space was tricky to navigate. The last four steps of the staircase and walls had to be removed for better access for the WaterGuard® trench and CleanSpace®. Once the trench was made, it was time to pipe the WaterGuard® system while Trevor installed the sump pump. Since the pump is the brains of this waterproofing system, it was essential to tackle this first. The CleanSpace® went up shortly after, and gravel was poured over the WaterGuard® to hold it in place. IceGuard® was later installed, and the piping for the pump was wrapped up. Concluding the work, Patrick laid fresh concrete around the perimeter to close off the drainage system and give it a cleaner look. Our client was thrilled knowing he could water his plants again and not have to worry about water damaging his home.