Interior Basement Drainage Systems
An Interior Basement Drainage System, or waterproofing system, is installed under the basement floor, commonly along the perimeter, where the floor and wall meet. Because the work is done on the inside of the home it is cost effective and generally only takes two to three days to install. All installations come with a lifetime transferable limited warranty.
By installing an Interior Basement Drainage System you eliminate the problems associated with basement water seepage by collecting the water at the most common point of entry, below the slab. This allows the water to drain away to the sump pump before the water level rises to the seam between the wall and floor of your basement preventing the center of the basement floor from leaking through cracks by minimizing the water at the perimeter of the floor before it can travel elsewhere.
Basement Solutions of New England, Inc. uses a modular composite drainage and collection system consisting of a 3-dimensional, high-flow, drainage core which is wrapped with a non-woven filter fabric. Soil particles are held back by the filter fabric allowing water to pass through to the drain core for easy removal by a sump pump or by running to daylight. Clean crushed drainage stone installed around the drainage core also help to keep the system clean and working efficiently.
When the Basement Waterproofing/Drainage System installation begins, the perimeter of the floor is removed. This process is used on the floor only- the footing and foundation are not damaged by this process. Clean crushed drainage stone is put into the trench along with the J-Drain SWD-6. Once this is completed, concrete is laid back down on top of the crushed stone, smoothed over and the area is then cleaned.
All Interior Basement Drainage Systems should include a wall vapor barrier and be closed systems so as to protect and enhance your basement environment. After all 30% to 40% of the air you breathe on the first floor of your home comes from your basement. Some of the wall vapor barriers we install double as an insulating blanket. In fact a few of the barriers available qualify for the Home Improvement Tax Credit.
An Interior Basement Drainage System will work year round collecting the water below the slab providing a “path” for the water to travel to the sump pump. This simple basement moisture control system keeps your floor or crawl space dry and livable while preventing future water damage.
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