Photo Album: Fresh Meadows, Queens Basement Fixed the Right Way
A homeowner in Fresh Meadows, Queens had an outdoor waterproofing system installed by another waterproofing company, but to his dismay he was still getting water inside of the basement. Frustrated, he called Quality 1st Basement Systems to inspect the basement and fix it the correct way. Basement specialist Jeff Nero explained that outdoor drains can clog with mud, and do not work as well as interior drains. Several waterproofing products were installed inside to make this basement totally waterproof for good.
A WaterGuard drainage system was installed along the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard will not clog, and it is covered with a layer of concrete making it less visible than outdoor French drains. The WaterGuard basement drain collects water and drains it out to a sump pump. It sits on top of the basement footing, away from dirt and mud. A SuperSump sump pump was installed to pump the water away from the basement. The SuperSump sump pump has a waterproof, airtight lid that will keep debris and pests out of the system. It has a powerful engine made out of cast iron, capable of pumping 2,500 gallons of water per hour out of the basement. That's powerful! For safety conscious homeowners, the SuperSump has an optional battery back up, which will turn on even when the power goes out. This ensures that the sump pump will always run, during all weather, and all power outages. Waterproof CleanSpace basement walling was installed onto a wet wall. CleanSpace keeps out water vapor, and will keep the basement dry. Its fresh, bright white plastic gives unfinished basements a sleek look. Water that seeps into the walls will be redirected to the drain. In order to keep this system working year long, Quality 1st Basement Systems installed an IceGuard anti-freeze system on the sump pump line, that will prevent water from freezing and blocking up the discharge pipe. Now this basement is dry, and waterproofed the right way!
Wet Basement in Queens
This basement in Queens, NY had an outdoor French drain but was still getting water in the basement. The homeowner called Quality 1st Basement Systems to waterproof his home the correct way!
WaterGuard Installation
The WaterGuard basement drainage system is installed onto a bed of rocks, away from dirt and debris. Outdoor French drains can clog with dirt, but the WaterGuard is guaranteed not to clog!
SuperSump Sump Pump Installation
The SuperSump sump pump is installed into a waterproof plastic housing. The WaterGuard basement drain system will drain water into the sump pump.
Installed SuperSump Sump Pump
The SuperSump sump pump has an airtight, waterproof lid that keeps dirt and debris out. It looks better than an open pit sump pump, and works better too.
IceGuard Prevents Frozen Lines
The IceGuard anti-freeze system is installed onto the sump pump line. It prevents water from freezing and clogging up the discharge line.
CleanSpace Basement Walls
CleanSpace is made out of tough plastic, that will not snag or rip. It keeps water vapor out and drains water to the WaterGuard basement drain.
The Finished Product!
CleanSpace basement walling keeps basements dry, and transforms unfinished basement walls. This basement looks cleaner, is safer, and will stay much drier.
