Do you ever wonder what causes a wet basement in your home? Many people have the unfortunate situation of entering their basement and witnessing a nuisance – a wet, damp and musty basement. Is this you? Knowledge is power, and here at CT Basement Systems, we want to share with you the reasons why your basement could be the most problematic part of your home.
The first piece of terminology that is important to understand is the footing drain of a home. A footing drain in a home is designed to eliminate hydrostatic pressure to the foundation and prevent any water from the outside of the home from finding its way into the basement or crawl space.
A footing drain failure is the most common cause of wet basements. When this happens, the soil around the outside of the foundation cannot drain and becomes saturated. The weight of the water in the soil creates hydrostatic pressure and pushes the water into the basement through:
• The joints between the footing and the wall
• Wall cracks and pipe penetrations
• Porous block walls
What is our solution?
We have many solutions for a wet basement with a variety of different patented products. Every basement is different, which is why we offer free, no-obligation estimates for every homeowner to customize the proper solution for your home. However, the most common solution products are listed below.
WaterGuard Below-Floor Drain
This is the ideal choice for waterproofing a typical basement. Installing this product includes removing a section of floor around the perimeter of the basement to create a trench. The WaterGuard units are placed inside this trench, is backfilled with gravel, and then the floor is restored. The goal of this product is to collect and channel water seepage and lead it to the sump pump to get properly discharged.
The WaterGuard system is a superior solution for your waterproofing basement needs!
TripleSafe Sump Pump
This is our most reliable sump pump system, which provides 3 layers of protection! For day-to-day function, there is a cast-iron Zoeller primary pump that can discharge up to 2,220 gallons of water per hour. For even greater volumes of water or in case the primary pump fails, a second, more powerful Zoeller pump will take on the challenge. The third pump is a long-lasting UltraSump Battery Backup System. This is effective in case of a tripped circuit, power outage, or sump pump failure. It can pump more than 11,500 gallons of water on a full charge.
The Triple Safe Sump Pump is a no brainer when it comes to waterproofing your basement.
Sanidry Sedona
This small but powerful dehumidifier can keep the relative humidity in a basement or crawl space below 55%, so mold does not stand a chance. It is also a high efficiency ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifier; it can remove more moisture – about 100 pints per day – for less electricity cost compared to other models.
The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier drains automatically and has a humidity sensor that monitors the air, so once it’s installed, there’s nothing else to do. Your crawl space will be drier and healthier – and so will the rest of your home too!
Our solutions and products are what make our company stand out compared to others. A wet or damp basement can be more than just a nuisance; these issues can create a bigger problem such as mold, mildew, rot and an assortment of health problems!
Think you need a waterproofing solution in your basement? We cover the entire state of Connecticut and Westchester County and always offer a free, no-obligation estimate. You have nothing to loose, so give us a call at 203-896-8889 or visit our website.
(This post is sponsored by CT Basement Systems)