Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Basement Waterproofing in East Orange, NJ

A homeowner in East Orange, New Jersey noticed water getting into their basement. This happens because of the loose backfilled soil around the foundation of the home. Over time, this soil becomes saturated during heavy rainfall and creates hydrostatic pressure that pushes water against the walls of the foundation. This can have many negative effects such as mold growth, increased energy bills, and dust mites. The homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems and our System Design Specialist, Greg Louis, was able to provide an inspection and help them with a plan to fix this issue. He suggested they install a French drain system as well as a vapor barrier system. Our foreman, Mario Barron, installed the WaterGuard Drain System along the perimeter of the basement floor. This system sits under the slab and on top of the foundation footing, which keeps it out of the "mud zone" and prevents clogging. Next, the foreman installed the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System which is thick and durable like a pool liner. This system provides a vapor barrier and drains water behind it and dramatically brightens the basement. Now, the basement