The Damaged Basement
This basement in Woodbury Heights suffered from seepage problems after Iron Ochre, a waste byproduct of iron bacteria, clogged its drainage system. Iron Ochre is a gelatinous, rust-colored substance that naturally occurs in environments throughout most of the world. The water had caused mold growth which had damaged the walls and furniture in the basement. It had also stained the floor bright red.
Faulty Sump Pump in Woodbury Heights
The homeowner's current sump pump had burned out from not being able to handle the amount of water coming in from heavy storms. Without a pump and a clogged drainage system, this basement was defenseless to flooding.
Preparing to Install the WaterGuard System
The perimeter of the basement will be jack hammered out to install the WaterGuard system which sits below the floor of the basement. It is designed to not clog and can be installed around any corner of the floor. Even with an iron ochre issue, Dry Guys has the products to continually keep this basement dry!
WaterGuard Perimeter Drainage System
Our Waterguard Perimeter Drainage System collects water due to seepage and directs it to the sump pump to be discharged out.
Installation of the TripleSafe Pump in Woodbury Heights
The TripleSafe Sump Pump System comes with a ⅓ horsepower primary pump capable of discharging 2,220 gallons of water per hour. In case of failure, a secondary sump pump is included along with a battery backup system for the peace of mind of the homeowner. This is Dry Guys' top of the line pumping system.
IceGuard Discharge Line System
Water escapes from the IceGuard fitting when the discharge line freezes or clogs. Otherwise, water flows past the slotted openings into the drain pipe and away from the property. Again, notice the rust color stains from the iron ochre issue.
