Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing The Below-Grade Garage - Portland, OR

Due to the persistently wet climate of the PNW, below-grade garages and basements commonly suffer from water intrusion and damage. This homes below-grade garage had suffered from many years of water intrusion, mainly through the foundation walls, as well as through below-grade leaky windows. After a thorough inspection performed by one of our highly trained design specialists, professional waterproofing options were discussed and approved for installation by the homeowner. To catch all wall water intrusion, our expert crews installed a full perimeter WaterGuard system in the garage, along with window WellDucts to catch all leaks through the windows. Our WaterGuard system utilizes tunnels installed at the base of the leaky walls, to collect all water intrusion that enters through the walls and windows. Collected water is routed to a TripleSafe Sump Pump for rapid expulsion far away from the home via an underground discharge line. To help prevent the build-up of hydrostatic pressure against the foundation walls, our crew also tied in the homes existing gutter downspout, to the WaterGuard discharge line - ensuring that water will no longer collect around the foundation walls, and will instead be expelled far away from the home where it cannot cause structural damage. After installing the WaterGuard System, our crew placed Brightwall paneling directly on top of the concrete foundation walls, allowing water intrusions to cascade down the backside of the paneling, and into the WaterGuard collection tunnels located at the base of the walls - for immediate expulsion through the pump. Brightwall is 100% waterproof, and made of rigid plastic that will never rot, warp, or discolor. It is bright and appealing, transforming formerly dreary looking basements and garages into welcoming, comfortable areas. John's professional waterproofing of this family's below-grade garage, will ensure lasting structural longevity, and a dry, clean, and stable home where this family can thrive.