Basement Waterproofing - Do's and Don'ts

There are many interior basement waterproofing companies out there using unorthodox methods that defy all logic. Let's go on a tour, citing eight do's and don'ts of basement waterproofing we found on a recent job. It is another drainage system tear-out, and this one has a mountain of problems. There is no better way to learn by comparing it to our method of interior basement waterproofing. We cover drainage depth, wrapping corners, avoiding a mold furnace, perfect pitch (grade), PVC quality, and more.
00:00 SuperDry System vs Gutter System
00:31 Spacers (Engineering Tabs)
01:26 Gutter System Avoiding Corner
02:20 Gutter System Avoiding Studs
04:24 Cleanout Port
04:46 Gutter System Removal
05:05 No Pitch to Move Water Immediately
06:14 Drainage Channel Missing Bottom
08:08 Foundation Cold Joints [Animation]
09:49 Proper Floor Thickness
10:45 Cheap PVC Pipe for Discharge Line
11:27 SuperDry System Installation
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Since 1997, American Dry Basement Systems is waterproofing basements, encapsulating crawl spaces, installing sump pumps and battery backup systems, and repairing foundation cracks in basements throughout Connecticut & Southeastern New York. Our mission is a simple one. We ensure that every customer that installs our basement waterproofing system will be water-free for life.
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