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Flooding Basement in Mondovi, WI
This is a common scene for basements in Wisconsin.
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Water Damaged
Over time, water has penetrated the home's foundation.
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Water Seeping Into Basement
Seeping water in the foundation block causes permanent damage and can eventually harm the structural integrity of the basement walls.
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Bathroom in basement, finished in tile
This was a big trouble area for the basement, with water pooling on the floor along on the wall in this room.
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In progress
Our crew first dug into the basement floor to create a new drain system.
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WaterGuard®
A WaterGuard® drainage system was then installed.
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WaterGuard® Around the Perimieter
WaterGuard® was installed through the perimeter of the entire basement.
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WaterGuard® Around All Corner Walls
It is important to install the drain around the entire basement to ensure all water is properly drained to the sump pump.
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Basement Bathroom After
Part of the damaged wall was excavated and the drain was installed.
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Sump Pump and Dehumidifier
The SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifier is connected to the TripleSafe™ sump pump.
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Exterior of the home
Sump pump discharge close to home, causing excess ground water around the foundation.
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IceGuard®
IceGuard® drains prevent wintertime freezing.
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Digging New Discharge Line
In the spring, DBS Foreman Zach Royer dug a new discharge line for the sump pump.
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Buried Discharge Line
The water is now directed away from the home.