WaterGuard Can Help Keep Your Basement Dry

Flooding can be a major concern when building a home. That's why it's important to take care of any water problems prior to the house being built. Most contractors will install the floor in a basement without utilizing any type of “French Drain”, and when one is used, it is insufficient. The right type of drain can save a homeowner many thousands of dollars in repair and ruined furnishings. There are many reasons why your basement can leak. Some will leak because of cracks in the foundation as the concrete cures, or due to expansive soils that surround the home and push on the foundation walls. Hydrostatic pressure is another common cause of leaks.

Whatever the reason, water in the basement is never good. So now that we know why a leak happens, what do we do about it?

At Dry Zone, we use the award-winning WaterGuard basement waterproofing system to protect around your foundation and keep your basement dry. This “French Drain” will sit on top of the footing and channel the water from the walls and floor into a sump pump. Once the footing drain is installed, the new flour can be poured in the home and the basement is ready to be finished. Not all drains are created equal, and WaterGuard not only protects your home, but also features added features like inspection ports that will allow easy access to the drain.

Dry Zone offers basement waterproofing products, free inspection and estimates in Dover, Milford, Ocean City, and other surrounding Delaware cities, as well as the Maryland eastern shore including Worcester County.