Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Basement Waterproofing in Clarksville, TN

This customer in Clarksville, TN, called Frontier to address issues with flooding in his basement. There was so much water intrusion that we had to remove some of the drywall that had been soaked. To fix the problem, we installed a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system, with a few TrenchDrains. We also installed IceGuard to prevent floods from clogged or frozen discharge lines. To keep any water discharge away from the structure, we installed a LawnScape Outlet. We also added a CleanSpace on the walls for an extra layer of moisture control. These products will significantly reduce the likelihood of future flooding or water intrusion issues.

Trench Dug

A trench is dug around the basement perimeter, and another area is excavated to make room for the sump pump.

Weep Holes

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

WaterGuard Installation

The WaterGuard is getting ready to be placed in the area dug out around the perimeter. 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.

Trench Drain

Trench drains are used in high-traffic areas like doors and entryways where a waterGuard would not be enough to catch all the water.

Trench Drain Placed

A trench drain is installed at the entrance of this basement, which is through the garage door. Water will enter the drain and be directed to the WaterGuard system, then pumped out of the basement.

More Trench Drains

Sometimes, when we cannot get around an item like a water heater, we will use a trench drain, which leads to the WaterGuard system and the sump pump.

WaterGuard Installation Process

The WaterGuard is placed and a thin layer of CleanSpace is placed on top before the final step, a layer of cement to keep everything in place.

TripleSafe Sump Pump

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.

CleanSpace Liner and WaterGuard Install Complete

Like our other wall systems, it can hold back water vapor passing through your foundation walls, directing it to your sump pump. With anti-microbial protection called UltraFresh built right in, no mold or mildew will grow on the CleanSpace! The WaterGuard is installed and covered with a thin layer of cement.

IceGuard and LawnScape System Install

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™ 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.