Mold and Dirt Under the Staircase in Haddonfield
When it comes to basement waterproofing, fowl odors in the basement usually means that there is mold growing in the basement. Here you can see an area of the basement which is covered in mold the contaminated the wooden staircase.
Attempting to lower the basement humidity
In order to combat the high humidity, the homeowner installed their own dehumidifier. The seepage in the basement from the walls increased the humidity in the basement which creates a living environment for mold. This will help the problem but won't stop the seepage coming from the wall though.
Installing the Drainage in the Basement
With the installation of WaterGuard, a clear path is created for water to flow to the sump pump. It is installed just under the floor around the perimeter of the basement and covered up with cement for a clean finish which is flush with the original floor.
Installing the WaterGuard Drainage in Haddonfield
Here you can see the trench dug up for the WaterGuard leads right to the sump pump to drain water out of the basement.
Haddonfield Basement Water Drain
The finished product is a clean looking and effective solution to removing water in a basement. With the humidity lowered, mold wont be able to grow and the odors will be removed.