Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Horse Shoe, NC Needed WaterGuard Installation

This home in Horse Shoe, NC was having major water issues. Their basement walls were leaking and once the water dried it left efflorescence all along the floors. Efflorescence is, of course, dried water. While the stains are manageable, they can be unsightly and will continue to return unless the root of the problem is treated. To combat this problem, our team installed WaterGuard all along the basement walls. WaterGuard is a system of metal that sits along an opening in the basement floor and catches all excess water from the walls. It then takes this water and deposits it inside the installed sump pump. Altogether, the system is unobtrusive and still leaves you with plenty space for storage.

Initial Basement Inspection

When our Design Specialist inspected the space, he found that the homeowner was not exaggerating. Water was creeping in and staying, leaving an ugly snail trail in its wake.

Efflorescence on the Walls and Floor

This white residue is called efflorescence. It is what's left behind after water dries.

Water Comes in Through the Walls

The reason this area is particularly messy is because of the walls. Concrete block walls are the most common and still used today for foundation work. However, they are hollow and extremely porous. They are the least resistant to water and air going through them. And they cause so much trouble for homeowners, they've earned the name, "God's gift to waterproofing contractors."

WaterGuard Install

This is a photo of the final installation of the WaterGuard system. The dark, wet concrete is poured along the WaterGuard piping and when it dries it should blend right in with the permanent floors

All Along the Walls

We install WaterGuard all along the basement walls, this includes corners. This is to ensure that the basement is protected on all sides and at every angle.

SuperSump Installed

In almost all of our projects, we install a sump pump along with the WaterGuard system. The WaterGuard system empties into the sump pump and the pump deposits the water away from the home.

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