Photo Album: Basement Waterproofing in Bowling Green, KY

This customer in Bowling Green, KY, called Frontier after a water intrusion in their basement. To waterproof their basement, we started by removing the damaged drywall, installed a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system, and a TripleSafe sump pump to pump water through the drainage lines. We also installed IceGuard to prevent floods from clogged or frozen discharge lines and a LawnScape system. Now their basement is dry and clean.

Checking Moisture Levels

Checking moisture levels in the wall over the floor that is buckling.

Signs of a basement waterproofing problem

Your damp or wet basement can cause more than just a headache; these issues can create bigger problems like mold, mildew, rot, structural damage, and a variety of health problems. If you've noticed floor buckling, you might have a basement water problem.

Mold Issues

Moisture and mold growth in your basement can easily spread to the subfloor and into the walls if left untreated.

Trench Dug

A trench is dug around the perimeter of the basement to prepare for the installation of the WaterGuard system.

Weep Holes Drilled

Weep holes are drilled at the bottom of the blocks to drain the hollow cavities.

WaterGuard Installation

Our most popular drainage system, WaterGuard® is the ideal solution for most basement waterproofing applications. Unlike old-fashioned drain tile systems installed on the outside of the home, WaterGuard® is installed just underneath the perimeter edge of the basement floor.

WaterGuard Installation Complete

The WaterGuard is fully installed in the basement.

WaterGuard Specifications

The system sits on top of the footing, away from the "mud zone" underneath your floor. Water is collected without the risk of clogs that would halt your system.

CleanSpace

CleanSpace is added over the installed WaterGuard system to add an extra layer of protection.

TripleSafe Installed

Our most reliable sump pump system, the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System, provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe™ has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller® ½ hp pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over.

TripleSafe Sump Pump Secured

Cement is also added around the sump pump to secure it into place.

Cement Added

After the WaterGuard is installed and a layer of CleanSpace added a thin layer of cement is added to secure the products in place.

TripleSafe Installation Complete

The TripleSafe is fully installed and connected. Now the WaterGuard system will carry any water through the WaterGuard into the sump pump and out of the drainage lines into the IceGuard and LawnScape system.

IceGuard Installed

Water escapes from the IceGuard® fitting only when the discharge line becomes clogged. Otherwise, water flows past the slotted openings into the drain pipe.

LawnScape Installed

LawnScape™ is a pipe buried from the downspout to a special LawnScape™ outlet that lets the water out onto the surface while camouflaging the end of the pipe. The lid comes off for easy cleaning. LawnScape™ is best used for downspout extensions over 8' long.