Basement Waterproofing

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Interior Basement Waterproofing

In many cases, the most effective method of basement waterproofing will be to install an interior drainage system along the perimeter of your basement beneath the sub-floor, running beside the foundation footings. These are commonly known as French drains.

French drains are installed by creating a minimal opening in the cement floor along the walls.

A trough is then created and perforated drainage pipes are laid in such a way that the basement waterproofing system creates a gravity feed to a collection tank at one point in the basement's perimeter.

These drainage pipes are then surrounded with gravel to allow the water to be easily captured by the perforated pipes and directed toward the collection tank.

A small drain panel is also installed against the wall. This allows any seepage above the sub-floor to be captured by the drainage system as well.

Once the drainage system is installed beneath the sub-floor, the drainage trough is fully re-cemented and the area remains as sound as the previous sub-floor.

With this method, the ground water beneath your home is continually collected and diverted before it can rise to the level of the basement sub-floor.

This approach is designed to completely prevent any seepage that may come up through the floor, and to capture any that may penetrate the foundation.

Water captured and diverted in this way is then removed from basement using a sump pump

The Sump Pump system will eject the water up through a discharge pipe that leaves the house above the sill of your home's foundation.

This approach is designed to be the least intrusive and disruptive to the foundation of your home and to the surrounding terrain and existing landscaping.

Exterior Drainage Basement Waterproofing System

A second method of basement waterproofing is to install an exterior basement waterproofing system along your home's foundation footings.

This waterproofing approach is sometimes more suitable and will depend upon your home's foundation construction, basement condition and other factors which Herb Fry Basement Waterproofing will discuss with you at the time of your basement's evaluation.

This method is similar in some respects to the interior basement waterproofing system; however, it requires a deeper excavation of the land that was backfilled all around your home's foundation.

It also relies entirely upon a gravity feed system to remove the water to a safe distance away from your home's foundation. This method of waterproofing does not use a sump pump.

Mission
The mission of Herb H. Fry Inc. is to enrich the life of each customer by providing unique items and exceptional service in a pleasant environment. By fulfilling this mission, Herb H. Fry Inc. Basement Waterproofing will realize its mission to be an innovative leader in the Basement Waterproofing Market.

Herb Fry Waterproofing is a family owned Philadelphia Metro based basement waterproofing company with 33 years experience. We are top-rated members of the Better Business Bureau, Service Magic and the NAWSRC - National Association of Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors.