Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Specialized Iron Ochre System Installed for Duluth, MN Basement

This Duluth, MN homeowner has lived in their home since 1978 and first noticed issues with their Park Point basement around 20 years ago. The basement would take on water from time to time but now the problem has worsened rendering the space unusable. With rising the rising water table and presence of the harmless, yet pesky iron ochre bacteria, Park Point basements have a tall order in keeping themselves dry. DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen is an expert in basement waterproofing. He visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the waterproofing project, using our WaterGuard® Iron Ochre system. Foreman Zach Royer and his production team first installed drainage matting with aggregate rock to rasie the floor a few inches and to offer ground water proper drainage. They then dug and installed the drainage system along the perimeter of the basement. This drain is meant to be exposed so that is can be easily cleaned of iron ochre build-up. CleanSpace® Wall Poly was installed on the walls and everything now flows to a TripleSafe™ Sump Pump.Sump pumps need regular maintenance, just like a car needs regular oil changes. Especially when iron ochre is present in your water, the build-up needs to be properly cleaned or it will clog the pump system, causing water to flood in the basement. DBS has a dedicated service team that services sump pumps and waterproofing system to find any problems before they find you.