Why You Should Install a Complete Basement Waterproofing System
Learn how a complete basement waterproofing system protected a Bloomfield Hills homeowner's home and why one Ayers team member believes so strongly in the solution after experiencing it firsthand.
Waterproofing can be one of those home repairs that is easy to put off. My Lansing basement had two very different sides: one unfinished utility space, and one storage area that became the problem. Water was getting in, mold was beginning to spread, and every heavy rain increased my worry.
After joining Ayers, I learned how much a damp basement can affect the entire home. More importantly, I learned why waterproofing is called a system. Every part works together, and leaving one piece out can leave your basement vulnerable. Since having my basement waterproofed, even with Michigan's heavy rain, my basement has stayed completely dry.
What Makes a Complete Waterproofing System?
A complete basement waterproofing system works because every part has a job.
- Interior drainage captures water before it leaks onto your basement floor.
- Sump pump system safely removes collected water.
- Dehumidifier controls basement and crawl space moisture, preventing mold.
- Wall vapor barrier manages moisture that naturally passes through foundation walls and adds insulation.
- Window drainage connects leaking basement windows into the waterproofing system.
Helping a Bloomfield Hills Homeowner Waterproof His Basement
A homeowner in Bloomfield Hills near Telegraph Road and Minnow Lake originally wanted to waterproof only part of his basement. Concerned about mold and protecting the home's value before eventually selling, he chose to complete the project in phases. In order to best support the homeowners goals our System Design Specialists created a plan that could be installed over time.
About a year later, the homeowner called us back to tackle the next phase, his basement window leaking into his home office.
His completed system included:
- WaterGuard® – Interior Basement Drainage System
- UltraSump® – Battery Backup Sump Pump System
- IceGuard® – Freeze Protection for the Sump Pump Discharge Line
- Window WellDuct Drain – Basement Window Well Drainage System
Today, he has confidence knowing every part of his basement is protected.
How Do Basement Windows Fit into a Waterproofing System?
Many homeowners don't realize that basement windows aren't designed to keep standing water out long-term. During heavy rain, water can collect in the window well and eventually find its way into the basement.
A Window WellDuct Drain captures that water and directs it into the WaterGuard® perimeter drainage system, where it's carried safely to the sump pump. Whether waterproofing existing windows, replacing basement windows, or installing new egress windows, we can tie everything together into your system.
Call Us Today for a Free Basement Waterproofing Estimate
Whether you live in Lansing like me, Bloomfield Hills, or anywhere across Michigan and Northern Indiana, we'll create a waterproofing plan that's built around your home and your budget.
Schedule your free inspection today and let one of our local experts help you protect your home with a complete waterproofing solution.
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