Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Water and Foundation Problems in the Basement in Evansville, IN
In Evansville, IN, a homeowner reached out to us about a concern regarding his basement. Whenever it rained, water would leak into the basement, causing frustration for the homeowner. This has been a constant worry for many others, invoking some to use fans and towels to dry the floors. The root of the problem was found by the formation of cracks on the walls, which were starting to bow, caused by foundation settlement. Once the free inspection was completed, it was time to take action!
To carry any water that does make its way into the basement, the WaterGuard System is made alongside the walls on the floor. Next, the PowerBrace System is installed to straighten the walls and prevent future bowing. Lastly, the UltraSump pump is installed to pump water out of the basement. All sump pumps include a lid, to protect the environment of the basement from moisture. The sump pump before tis the new one was installed did not have a lid. Once the basement waterproofing was completed, the homeowner was elated that there would be no more towel drying.
Cracks Forming
Water was finding its way into the basement through the walls and formed cracks. This was an issue caused by home settlement and would have to be straightened to solve the issue of cracks forming in the future.
UltraSump
The UltraSump pump removes all worries of future water puddles on the basement floor. This sump pump will continue to keep the ground dry.
PowerBrace System
To prevent the walls from major foundation issues, the PowerBrace system was set in place. Parts of the walls had cracks forming and started to bow.
Up Close and Personal
This close-up view of the PowerBrace system shows how it is installed. It is connected to the wooden beams and stabilizes the foundation to prevent future bowing or stair-step cracks from forming.
