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1-888-619-1300Basement Systems of West Virginia Case Studies: Waterproofing and Finishing a Basement in Clarksburg, WV
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
by Randy Shillingburg
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Before we began our work, standing water was commonplace in this customer's basement, especially during periods of heavy rain.
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Although the customer used his basement as living space, water often made this area wet and very musty.
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This picture was taken while we were working. Notice the gray clean out on the right side of the picture. This is one of the advantages of WaterGuard, an in-floor system, as it can be maintained.
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This old, drafty, metal-framed window was replaced with one of our high-efficiency EverLast windows.
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Our EverLast window is beautiful and very energy efficient.
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Our MillCreek flooring is beautiful, and won't rot or grow mold or mildew.
Challenge
This homeowner was using his basement as living space, but water kept pouring in during periods of heavy rains. The homeowner was afraid that his furniture would be ruined, and his basement had a musty smell because of the water.
Solution
Basement Systems of West Virginia installed WaterGuard around the perimeter of his basement, along with a SuperPump to pump the water out of his basement. We also installed MillCreek Flooring (mahogany) and an EverLast window to help give his basement a clean look. In addition, we made some repairs to his downspouts, ensuring that water would be diverted away from his foundation.