Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Wet Basement Causes Problems in Hawesville, KY

Chelsea B from Hawesville, KY began to experience water problems in their basement when it would rain. They wanted their basement finished, but knew that the water problem would have to be fixed before they invested in a transformation. The water was entering the basement where the wall meets the floor. This problem is often due to hydrostatic pressure. As the water intrusion continued to get worse, she decided she needed help getting the problem under control, so she gave Healthy Spaces a call for a free inspection. System Design Specialist, Damon Cheatham, inspected the basement and talked through different options with Chelsea. They ended up deciding on installing a WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the basement. From here, the water that entered would be taken to the new TripleSafe sump pump and then taken out through discharge lines. CleanSpace was also installed on the wall to help protect from moisture, and Basement to Beautiful panels were installed to help with insulation. With the basement now passing the test of heavy rains, Chelsea can't wait to see the transformation that our total basement finishing products in her own basement.

Basement Used for Storage Becomes Wet

A wet basement is something no one wants. With the water entering this home they were experiencing water seepage where the wall meets the floor, and also through their basement floor.

Transform Your Basement into Liveable Space

What can you do with your wet basement? Nothing. What can you do with your dry basement? Playroom, family room, home office, extra storage, home gym, or maybe even a home theatre. The options are endless. This basement became wet after it rained, causing the homeowners to not trust anything valuable down there.

The Process of Having a Dry Basement Begins

To begin the WaterGuard installation process, the concrete is removed at the base of the walls to expose the homes footing. Once the concrete is removed, the WaterGuard drain can be set into place

Keeping the Moisture Out of the Basement

The white covering you see being installed on the walls is called CleanSpace. It is a heavy, durable plastic liner for lining dirt crawl spaces. It is perfect as a wall solution for any basement walls. It stops water vapor, drains walls leaks, and on top of that- brightens your basement!

Recognizing the Need for a Sump Pump Upgrade

Triple Safe to the rescue! The Triple Safe sump pump system being installed contains the key missing components that the previous sump pump did not have, an air tight lid, floor drain, pump stand, and a pump alarm. These are the essential features needed to help keep a basement dry.

A New Wall Covering

These waterproof, insulated panels are fastened directly to your foundation walls. They eliminate conventional stud framing and fiberglass altogether. They are the perfect companion for the EverLast basement panels too, which fasten over them giving you the perfect finished look.