Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Leaking Walls Cause a Problem in Columbia, SC Basement

Let’s dive headfirst into this basement. The first thing to note here is the state of the walls. They are in absolute disarray. They are flecked with more than just paint. The darker spots along the walls tell of water intrusion and the mess that is left behind. The floor is the more obvious victim of the water. Along its surface, the basement floor has been so very clearly stained with water that the difference stands in stark comparison. It’s in the corners as well as in the center of the room. Water travels. Here, it seemed to travel so fast it barely has enough time to dry before it’s joined, yet again, by more water. It’s a disaster and this Columbia, South Carolina basement is right in the middle of it. The solution for this train wreck is a simple one. After our Design Specialist explored the space, he deduced that installing WaterGuard along the perimeter of the basement would catch the water as is slips from the wall. The addition of a SuperSump will ensure that the water captured by the WaterGuard is then transferred to the pump and efficiently directed outside by use of the LawnScape Outlet. There were a few moving parts that led to this complete install, but our all-star crew performed beautifully like usual.

To the Walls and to the Floor

The issue is plain and simple here. As the water leaks from the walls, it piles up along the perimeter and stains the walls on its way down. The water has even traveled to the center of the room, leaving behind this trail here.

Evidence

The white chalky substance against the walls is efflorescence. It's another clue that water has come and gone.

No Exception

The corners of this basement are no exception. In the lower areas, water has actually started to pool.

Too Great!

The drain here is either clogged or all for show, isn't it? Otherwise we wouldn't have all of this water. But another option could be that the amount of water this basement has is too great even for the drain.

Favorite Solution

WaterGuard is our favorite solution to leaking walls. It's the only system that can catch it easily and out of sight.

No Chaos in Corners

We love to use WaterGuard because of its amazing versatility. It can be bent and placed in every corner perfectly.

WaterGuard...From a Distance

This is a distant short of the amazing WaterGuard. The concrete here is still drying, but the piping system is put away neatly. Once it dries, you can even use the space.

All-Star

The all-star player has arrived. This is the SuperSump pump. This pump has the glorious position of being the container and distributor of all of that water.