Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing Solutions in Pittsford, NY

Frank from Pittsford, NY, has an older home, and he began to notice that where the walls and the floors meet, water is starting to accumulate. But after heavy or frequent rain showers, it seemed like more water would come in, and I wanted to get this fixed. After the initial inspection by our Design Specialist, he recommended that Frank not only have his whole basement fitted with a custom waterproofing system but also have two SmartJack®s installed. There were signs of the floor above sagging, so installing a SmartJack system will help permanently lift and stabilize the floor above. The waterproofing solution our Team installed started with BrightWall® Panels, which will help to direct any moisture coming through the walls down to the WaterGuard®. These two products work together effectively to trap any water that comes down from the BrightWall via small inlet holes. Now, to keep up with the increase of water flowing to the sump pump, Frank had us install a SuperSump® Premier Sump Pump System. The Super Sump offers a reliable, high-volume capacity system with built-in alarms to alert the homeowner if the water level rises too high. The final piece to Frank's custom basement waterproofing solution was to have our Team add a SaniDry™ Sedona Dehumidifier. It will help keep the space from feeling muggy and prevent a musty odor from lingering.

Water Damage In the Basement

Where the walls and the floors meet, water is starting to accumulate. But after heavy or frequent rain showers, it seemed like more water would come in. Over time, there were visible signs of water damage in the basement.

Where SmartJacks Will Go

After our Design Specialist came out to take a closer look at the basement and speak with the homeowner, it was discovered that there were signs of the floor above sagging. So, installing a SmartJack system will help permanently lift and stabilize the floor above.

SmartJack Installed

SmartJacks are custom-fitted for this space. The top was attached to the beam that supports the joists and pushed up to increase the support. The bottom of the posts rest in a concrete pad. But what makes this system stand out from the rest is that it won't settle, rot, or shift, and if ever needed, can be adjusted!

BrightWall Installed

We installed BrightWall® Panels on all the basement walls. These panels help with the waterproofing process because, as water seeps through the walls, it will be redirected to a new perimeter drain that will be installed after the BrightWall panels are in place.

Discrete WaterGuard Installed

A perimeter of WaterGuard was installed to capture any water coming down from the BrightWall through small inlet holes in the system. After this system is installed and sealed under a thin layer of concrete, it's nearly invisible, with only a small wall flange visible.

A SuperSump Premier Sump Pump System

To help manage the increased water flow being directed to the sump pump, we installed a Super Sump. It offers a reliable, high-volume capacity system with built-in alarms to alert the homeowner if the water level rises too high. An airtight cover ensures that no debris or pests can enter and cause issues with this new sump pump.

SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier

This dehumidifier helps to keep the basement from feeling muggy and prevents a musty odor from lingering. Plus, it automatically empties into the sump pump, so now this homeowner won't have to go down to empty the tray!