Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing and Foundation Crack Repairs in Calgary, AB
This homeowner in Calgary, Alberta encounters issues with water leaking in through foundation cracks around the perimeter of their basement during heavy rainfall as well as the basement floor becoming damp creating a cold, unwelcoming space. Wanting to eliminate the water issues in the basement and get a permanent solution for their home, they contacted the experts at Doug Lacey's Basement Systems.
A System Design Specialist was able assess the situation and provide the homeowners with a FREE, no obligation quote. Our Production Team was then able to then come to the home to install two FlexiSpan® foundation crack repair systems which then tie directly into our patented WaterGuard® drainage system around the perimeter of the basement. The WaterGuard® Below-Floor Drain System is designed with a built-in wall flange, which extends up your basement wall by 3/8", capturing any water leaking from the walls will move downward and behind this flange where it is then directed to the new TripleSafe™sump pump system which handily replaces the two failing sump pumps. Our most reliable sump pump system, the TripleSafe™ provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe™ has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller® ½ hp pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over. In case of a power outage, our UltraSump® battery backup sump pump, set at the highest level, will pump 11,500 gallons or more on a fully charged battery. From there the system will discharge any water entering the sump pump to the exterior of the home passing through our patented IceGuard® system, an anti-freeze fitting that is installed outside of your home and ejects water away from the foundation in the event that the sump pump discharge lines freeze or become clogged. And finally the discharge line has been buried below-grade out of plain sight ending off with a Bubbler Pot away from the home installed flush with the grass on the lawn so you can mow right over it.
FlexiSpan® Foundation Crack Repair
A view of one of the two FlexiSpan® foundation crack repair systems installed tied directly into the new WaterGuard® drainage system.
FlexiSpan® Foundation Crack Repair
A view of the second of the two FlexiSpan® foundation crack repair systems installed tied directly into the new WaterGuard® drainage system.
WaterGuard® Drainage System During Installation
A view of the WaterGuard® drainage system being installed where the floor meets the wall. The WaterGuard® shown here is now ready to be cemented in place.
WaterGuard® Drainage System During Installation
A view of the WaterGuard® drainage system being installed where the floor meets the wall. The WaterGuard® shown here is now ready to be cemented in place.
WaterGuard® Drainage System During Installation
A view of the WaterGuard® drainage system being installed where the floor meets the wall. The WaterGuard® shown here is now ready to be cemented in place.
WaterGuard® Installation Complete
A view of the WaterGuard® drainage system installed where the floor meets the wall and cemented in place. Once the cement dries, the framing bottom plates can be replaced readying the basement for finishing.
WaterGuard® Installation Complete
A view of the WaterGuard® drainage system installed where the floor meets the wall and cemented in place. Once the cement dries, the framing bottom plates can be replaced readying the basement for finishing.
WaterGuard® and TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System Complete
A view WaterGuard® drainage system tied directly into the new TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System. Note the discharge lines heading towards the exterior of the home.
IceGuard® Systems Complete
A view of the exterior of the home where the discharge lines connect with the IceGuard® anti-freeze systems. Note the downspout was also tied into the new below-grade discharge line heading away from the home.
Discharge Line Complete
A view of the below-grade discharge line away from the home ending off with the Bubbler Pot installed flush with the grass on the lawn so you can mow right over it.