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Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Clayton, NJ Basement Waterproofing and Finishing

Progress pictures from an install in Clayton, New Jersey. The basement was previously finished but had numerous issues, so we replaced the old drywall with Everlast Wall Restoration after using the WaterGuard perimeter drain system to keep the basement dry, all the time.

The Alligator Truck Arrives

The Dry Guys crew arrives at the home to start the install.

Corner 2

A Dry Guys crew member removes the bottom trim and pulls up the carpet to access the wall.

Corner with Carpet Lifted

When the bottom trim was removed and the carpet lifted back, the wet floor and moldy tack strip were revealed.

Opening the Wall

Crew member Scott marks the wall with a chalk line and prepares to cut open the wall. This allows access to the floor below for the installation of the WaterGuard system.

Opening the Wall 2

A small section of the wall is removed, revealing wet insulation behind the drywall.

Moisture behind the Wall

After the wall was opened, the water the was coming through was visible. In this picture you can clearly see the moisture that has collected on the plastic sheet behind the dry wall and insulation.

Closeup Behind the Wall

This closeup shows one of the worst parts behind the wall. The floor is visibly damp and water droplets can be seen on the plastic that was behind the insulation.

Dry Guys has you Covered

When using equipment that can cause dust and debris, Dry Guys makes sure to protect your home and your belongings.

Buckets

After covering the floor, any debris is put into buckets and carried out of the house.

After the Jackhammer

This picture shows the same wall after the Dry Guys crew has started to jackhammer. This job requires a duel system, one to sit on top of the footer, and one in front of the footer.

Closeup of the Corner after the Jackhammer

This closeup shows the concrete floor broken apart by the jackhammer.

Drilling the Weep Holes

Weep holes are drilled near the base of the wall to drain any water that has collected inside the cinder blocks. The water will now be directed into the WaterGuard system instead of deteriorating the walls from the inside.

Water Collected in the Trench

This is a picture taken on the same wall near the same corner. After the weep holes were drilled, water gushed into the trench. There was quite a bit of water that had just been sitting and collecting behind this finished basement wall.

Unfinished Room

At the back end of the finished basement in Clayton, NJ is a door leading to an unfinished section of the basement. This room features a waterproofing system set up by a previous installer, and a sump pump.

Previous Waterproofing System

This is the waterproofing system that was previously set up in the unfinished side of the Clayton basement.

Previous System Corner

This is a corner shot showing the previously installed waterproofing system.

Old Sump Pump

This picture shows the previously installed sump pump and a bit of the old system. Dry Guys waterproofing system is installed to look much more clean and professional.

Inside the Sump

A view inside the old sump pump showing the drain system leading into the pump.

Battery Backup

Another shot of the old system featuring the old battery backup and a poorly installed piece of the system.

Leading to the Sump Pump

Shot of the old system, another pipe leading to the sump.

Removal of the Old System

The previously installed waterproofing system was removed to make way for Dry Guy patented WaterGuard system.

Removal of the Old Sump Pump

The old sump pump was also removed to make way for a new, more effective pump.

Jackhammer and Trench

The crew used the jackhammer to make a trench to set the system around the perimeter of the room.

Leveling the New Sump Pump

The old sump pump was dug out and a new one was placed in the hole. The Dry Guys crew will set the system to direct any water into the new sump.

UltraSump III

Dry Guys also installed the UltraSump battery backup system.

Water from Weep Holes

When the weep holes were drilled in this particular section, a stream of water poured out from the saturated wall.

WaterGuard Box

Our patented waterproofing, WaterGuard, is brought in to begin assembly.

WaterGuard Layed Out

All pieces of WaterGuard come at a standard length. The pieces are then cut, maneuvered, and pieced together to accommodate any basement shape or layout.

Measuring the Cut

A Dry Guys crew member measures out a piece of WaterGuard so he can cut it. He will then attach another small piece that will lead water into the sump pump.

Pieces of WaterGuard Taped Together

The pieces of WaterGuard are connected using a tape that activates when wet. When water hits the tape, it hardens an solidifies much like a cast.

Connecting to the Sump

The WaterGuard System leads water into the sump pump.

The WaterGuard System is set around the Perimeter

This shows the system right before the new concrete is about to be poured to even out the floor.

Going Around the Water Heater

The WaterGuard system was designed to go around any obstacle such as this water heater.

The UltraSump

This is the newly installed SuperSump sump pump. In this picture you can see the new concrete where the system leads water into the sump.

Closeup of the Batter Backup

This photo shows a closeup of the UltraSump battery backup and the service log. Dry Guys completes service for their products annually to make sure your sump is functioning correctly and protecting your home.

The WaterGuard System

This is the previously pictured wall with the WaterGuard system fully installed and new concrete applied.

Corner Closeup after System Install

This is another closeup of the corner showed numerous times in this album. The WaterGuard has been installed, and new concrete applied. The only visible part of the system itself is the gray lip by the wall. When the job is complete, even this will be covered with our EverLast wall panels.

Bracing the Wall for Finishing

After cutting the studs to install the system, metal braces are put in to add stability. After this step, the wall is ready for the EverLast wall panels.

Cutting a Hole for an Outlet

Joe measures and cuts a hole in an EverLast wall panel before putting it up. The panels are made to be cut and customized to fit the needs of your home.

The finished Wall

The wall is finally complete. In this photo, you can see the Everlast wall panels, trim, and chair rail.

Debris Removal

All of the debris from the jackhammer and digging of the trench is taken outside of the home in buckets and placed in a Dry Guys truck.

Cutaway from the Wall

This is a shot of the wall with the studs cut away to may way for the installation of the WaterGuard system. The wall is cut at this point to allow for the installation of our EverLast Wall (finishing product) after the waterproofing job is complete.

Insulation Closeup

This is a closeup shot of the insulation that was pulled from behind the Clayton basement wall. In this shot, you can where the insulation was damp from incoming water.

Removal of the Insulation

This is the corner with the drywall removed and some of the insulation cut away. Even from this angle, one can see the mold that has started to grow in the corner.

Corner

This particular corner in a finished Clayton, NJ basement was producing a nasty odor due to mold and moisture behind the wall.

The System After New Concrete

In the unfinished side of the basement, this is all that is visible of the WaterGuard system. In the finished portion of the basement, this will be behind the EverLast wall panels.