Six Steps to Creating a Dry, Usable Basement Space
Installing a sump pump and waterproofing system is the most efficient and effective way to keep a basement dry—and keep it dry all the time!
The stages that basement waterproofing professionals perform while installing a sump pump system in your house are as follows. A licensed basement waterproofed can install a full sump pump in Canada by using the proper system in only one visit to your house!
Inserting The Sump Pump Liner
Initially, a sump pump hole is dug to accommodate the liner and pump. This shields your sump pump from mud and debris in the pump pit. The sump pit must be sufficiently large but not too large.
A sump pump can pump water out quicker than it can fill the liner in a tiny pit, causing it to switch on and off rapidly and burn out sooner. Large sump pits tend to go too deep into the earth, pumping out rainwater far below your property, creating extra labour and power consumption.
Sump pumps work best at eliminating water from beneath your basement floor if they are installed at the lowest point of the floor. Using a laser level, your trained waterproofing professional will establish where that point is. If the sump cannot be positioned in the low spot, a PVC feed line from the low point to the sump pump placement should be routed through the floor.
Putting Up A Perimeter Drain System
It’s a great idea to install a perimeter French drain system when installing a dependable sump pump system.
First, the floor around the perimeter of the basement is thrust, followed by a layer of clean stone. On top of the stone, a perimeter drain is placed and repopulated with more clean stone. This drain’s purpose is to collect water from the basement wall-floor junction, basement walls, and beneath the basement floor and direct it to the installed sump pump.
The basement Drainage System is patented and incorporates a wall flange that extends slightly up the basement wall to catch the water that may seep from the walls. When you install one of our basement wall solutions, the wall covering will be tucked under the flange to funnel moisture from the walls into your drain. If your home has concrete block walls, weep holes at the very bottom of the blocks will be bored to alleviate the water and pressure from the walls.
Installation Of A Sump Pump
The perimeter drain is connected to the sump pump system through a specific outlet, and clean gravel is backfilled around the sump pump liner. This gravel keeps your sump pump system clean by preventing silt and debris from reaching the liner.
An extra discharge pipe will be built if an auxiliary pump is put in the pit. This keeps the pipelines from being overloaded and keeps the pumps from pumping back and forth among each other. Never tie discharge lines together along the inside of your property!
An airtight sump pump cover, complete with a rubber grommet around all pipes and cables, prevents odours and humidity from rising from the sump pit while also preventing things and trash from dropping in from the basement level. Having an airtight, lockable lid on your liner is also great for keeping animals and children out of the pool!
Repair The Floor.
To finish the sump pump installation, the floor is restored flush for a clean, appealing appearance. The technology we utilize does not create a gap around the perimeter of the basement floor where dust, dirt, and other materials might accumulate and clog your waterproofing system. This contributes to better drainage and a more dependable system. In addition, our technique gives a clean, neat, and expert basement repair.
Outside, an anti-freeze device is often fitted. The discharge line is built underground, and the installer takes care to remove whole areas of the grass before digging the hole for the pipe. This helps to guarantee that your landscape is not disrupted during the installation. A unique outlet is flush with the ground and safe for lawn mower or tractor use.
The Cleanup & Finishing Touches
The sump pump installation staff takes extra care to leave your basement clean, tidy, and debris-free at the completion of the installation.
The basement floor is cleansed of dust, and the discharge line outside is inspected to ensure that water is released to the proper spot.
Removal of any debris created, and most clients note that their basement is cleaner than before starting!
Conclusion
Once your basement has been secured against water seepage, it’s a good idea to use the cleaner, drier and more appealing room as storage or living space.
If you don’t have one already, inquire about standby power sump pumps, as well as cellar wall coverings, certified dehumidifiers, and other basement goods that can improve your home’s energy efficiency, aesthetics, and comfort.
