Basement Waterproofing in Luzerne, IA
Challenge
A homeowner in Luzerne, Iowa, was facing a persistent battle with basement moisture. Water was seeping in through the perimeter—where the walls meet the floor—and migrating further into the living space.
The homeowner had two primary goals:
Effective Waterproofing: Stop the water flow permanently.
Space Preservation: She was hesitant to sacrifice valuable square footage or install a bulky, intrusive system that would interfere with her basement’s layout.
Seeking a professional, low-profile solution, she contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems.
Solution
To meet the homeowner's specific request for a space-saving yet powerful solution, our team designed a system centered around the WaterGuard® Below-Floor Drain.
Why WaterGuard?
Unlike traditional exterior drains that require massive excavation or interior "open-trench" drains that can be unsightly, WaterGuard is designed for efficiency and discretion:
Perimeter Placement: It is installed discreetly beneath the floor slab around the perimeter, meaning it doesn't take up any usable floor space.
Clog-Free Design: It features a special wall flange that creates a gap between the floor and wall. This allows seepage to enter the drain while keeping dirt and debris out.
Hidden Flow: The system collects water before it ever reaches the basement floor and directs it "unseen" to the discharge point.
The TripleSafe™ Advantage
To manage the collected water, we integrated the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System. This provides three levels of protection:
Primary Pump: Handles the day-to-day water flow.
Secondary Pump: Kicks in if the first pump fails or is overwhelmed by heavy rain.
Battery Backup: Ensures the basement stays dry even during a power outage.
The Results: A Dry, Functional Space
The installation was a success, perfectly balancing the homeowner’s need for a dry basement with her desire to maintain her storage and recreational areas.
By choosing a system that sits below the floor line, the homeowner achieved a permanent waterproofing solution without "giving up" her basement to equipment.