Washed Rock is used under and around drain tile as drainage medium and envelope to keep dirt out of the system.
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Basement Waterproofing MN & WI
Basement waterproofing solutions from Standard Water Control means a wet basement — from damp floors and walls to rotting carpet and woodwork — no longer has to be tolerated.
Basement waterproofing solutions from Standard Water Control means a wet basement — from damp floors and walls to rotting carpet and woodwork — no longer has to be tolerated.
A Wet Basement Is Unacceptable
Every square foot of your home is valuable space that should be kept in usable condition. If you’re looking to sell your home and you have a basement water problem, you are required to disclose it. A growing number of home buyers, mortgage and loan institutions, and real estate companies refuse to waste time and money on homes that have wet basements.
Since 1977, homeowners in Minnesota & western Wisconsin have trusted Standard Water Control Systems to eliminate wet basement problems for good. We proudly stamp our name on every job we do. When your basement displays our mark, you can build, remodel and sell with confidence. This is why we are considered one of the best basement waterproofing companies in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
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Basement Water Control Systems
When it rains, do you have smelly, damp, wet basement walls or a wet floor? Does seeping moisture keep that workshop, home office, playroom, or exercise area you dream of just a dream? Are you contending with the headaches caused by water damage? For thousands of homeowners in Minnesota and western Wisconsin creating a dream living space is not possible due to water seeping into the basement causing mold, mildew, and water damage. Standard’s wet basement waterproofing solutions can help solve this problem quickly and efficiently.
Contact UsHow We Perform Basement Waterproofing Installations
In most cases, waterproofing a basement only takes a couple of days with minimal disruption at a very reasonable cost. If you’re wondering “how to do basement waterproofing”, read our waterproofing process below. Our waterproofing process, completed in six steps, will ensure your foundation remains protected for generations to come.
Step 1: Dig Trenches & Protect The Foundation
After the preparation work is done, the foreman will walk you through the site answering any questions you may have. We then jackhammer around the basement’s perimeter, removing approximately 18 inches of the floor from the wall. The finest equipment is used and our crews pay special attention to ensure the footing of the foundation is undamaged. All trenches are dug by hand and sloped toward the sump basket. The dirt and debris are removed via rubber buckets and wheelbarrows and hauled away by our trucks for recycling.
Step 2: Drain Water From Foundation Blocks
Step 3: Install Rigid Drainage Pipe
Step 4: Patented Drainage Technology
- It facilitates the unrestricted flow of water from the block, across the footing and into the drainage field.
- It eliminates the concern of sediment blockage in the small openings of tubes and other products.
- Diamond Drainage Board® allows for replacement of concrete to the same thickness as the original floor with positive contact to the footing. This will restore the structural strength of your floor. It also resolves the need for an “open gap” between the floor and wall for moisture barrier installation and to keep the creepy crawlies out.
- By installing our patented technology with every basement waterproofing system, we help provide peace of mind for homeowners for generations to come.
Step 5: Install Moisture Barrier
To eliminate this risk, Standard Water Control installs a moisture barrier, prior to having new concrete put in place and professionally finished. We are so confident in this process, and its ability to permanently eliminate basement seepage, that we stamp our name in every job we do – right in the concrete next to the sump basin.
Step 6: Install Superior Sump Pump System
This premium grade, totally automatic submersible pump with a high water alarm helps ensure a longer pump life and a dry basement. Two discharge pipes are installed on every job, one for the primary pump and the other to facilitate the installation of a battery backup pump system now or in the future.
Basement Waterproofing Products
Standard Water Control has installed waterproofing systems that protect apartment buildings, municipal buildings, churches and homes providing peace of mind for our customers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
The basement waterproofing systems we install ensure homeowners avoid leaky basements and are made of the highest quality and include our patented Diamond Drainage Board® below:
- Rigid PVC Pipe: Featuring larger drainage holes than flexible pipe; providing a smooth, downhill slope to the sump basin.
- Washed Rock: Installed as a filter medium around your drain tile to keep dirt from the trench from infiltrating the system.
- Moisture Barrier: A thin barrier placed under your concrete that will prevent wicking once basement repair is complete.
- Diamond Drainage Board®: Patented product that facilitates the unrestricted flow of water into our system and allows for the replacement of concrete matching the thickness of your original flooring.
- Superior Sump Pump SystemSM: Our system features an air-tight, service-marked diamond plate cover which is bolted down for security and safety, a premium grade submersible sump pump, and a high water alarm to alert you in case of primary pump failure.
Seamless Discharge SystemSM: Our waterproofing discharge system features dual discharge pipes – one for the primary pump and one for a battery backup pump system (which can be installed at a later date). This discharge system will not freeze or crack. When combined with our Superior Sump System it creates a state of the art drain tile solution.