The old sun house is dark without a lid and so the homeowners wanted something more updated.
Without waterproofing, the perimeter is susceptible to repeated leaks and water intrusion.
The area where the team has designated to install the TripleSafe. The most ideal spot for a sump pump is at the lowest point of the basement to maximize water extraction.
The lower part of the wall and where the wall meets the floor show signs of water damage from repeated water intrusion.
The new window well system is a bright white color which maximizes natural light into the basement while covered window wells will also help keep rain, snow, and debris out of the window wells.
With the installation of WaterGuard, the perimeter will drain wall leaks and rising ground water to the local sump pump.
WaterGUard si installed on top of the foundation footing to prevent clogging.
The team constructs discharge lines to run water out of the TripleSafe sump pump, out of the basement and away from the foundation floor.
TripleSafe sump pump is the ideal sump pump as it comes with patented features that help keep basements dry rain or shine, power or no power!
Project Info

Mike S. is the homeowner of this basement in Dubuque and he was referred to the MidAmerica Basement Systems team to help waterproof his basement. The team installed WaterGuard perimeter drainage system and the very efficient TripleSafe sump pump. The team also installed a new window well for the homeowner’s basement windows. The homeowners have a better equipped basement against leaks!