WAter Intrusion is evident especially where the walls meet the foundation floor.
The basement before was damp, dingy and in need of waterproofing.
The walls are bowing inward most likely from hydrostatic pressure pushing on the exterior of the foundation walls. Without a system to stabilize the walls, the walls will continue to bow causing more sever problems down the road.
The team checks the perimeter to make sure the area is clear for installation.
The team brings all the tools and products with them at once to ensure that the project runs smoothly, efficiently and quickly.
Now that the team has constructed a trench along the perimeter, the team can begin installing CleanSPace, WaterGuard and PowerBrace.
PowerBrace system is designed to to support basement walls.
Powerbrace also has a tightening feature which allows for potential tightening over time.
PowerBrace, when installed correctly by professionals, will permanently stabilize the walls. PowerBrace is also zinc plated, making it resistant to erosion and wear.
CleanSpace liner is installed to drain wall leaks and act as a vapor barrier to help keep the basement dry.
When tripleSafe sump pump system is installed, a service log is kept with the system to keep track of the system.
With the installation of patented products, this basement is dryer and safer.
TripleSafe sump pump is considered the King (& Queen) of sump pumps because of the various features included such as UltraSump. UltraSump is the systems battery back-up pump in cases of a power outage.
The team constructed joist reinforcements to secure the installation of the PowerBrace system.
Team work makes the dream work!
Project Info

Michael R. from Coralville needed a lot of help with his basement, from stabilizing the bowing foundation walls to basement waterproofing. Michael turned to the MidAmerica Basement Systems experts to help remedy his basement issues. To waterproof the basement, the team installed CleanSpace liner to drain wall leaks, a WaterGuard perimeter drainage system and the TripleSafe sump pump. The team permanently stabilized the bowing walls with PowerBrace I-beam system. Michael's basement is both stable and dry thanks to the professionals and patented systems provided by MidAmerica Basement Systems.