Commercial and residental waterproofing, commercial drain

Phone: 952-562-8100 . . . . . . Email: office@advancedwaterproofing.net

A lot of companies install interior drain tile systems.
At Advanced Waterproofing, we do it the RIGHT WAY!

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Other types of drainage or PVC pipe may have only 2 holes where water can flow in. These 2 holes are often at or near the bottom, where sand and soils naturally settle.

This perforated drain tile has a series of 8 holes (see red arrows) around a 4" circumference so water can easily flow in from all angles.

The result is plugged up drain tile and water on your basement floor!

TIP: Besides proper installation of drain tile, it is important to select the type of drainage system that will not become plugged up over time, causing it to fail when you need it most. Ask your contractor what type of drainage system will be installed.

An interior drain tile system is NOT designed to prevent water from migrating through the foundation walls, but rather to "manage" the water by directing it into a drain tile system and pumping it out with a sump pump.
We are able to offer LIFETIME WARRANTIES by following these important steps:

When drain tile is installed THE WRONG WAY!

The first step is to protect your property!

Drilling holes in the bottom course of block to allow for drainage.

A drainage fabric liner placed beneath the drain tile prevents silting.

The first step is to protect your home or business by sealing off the area with plastic.
The next step is to remove approximately 12-14 inches of the perimeter of the basement floor where drain tile is to be installed.
Holes are drilled in the bottom course of block foundation walls to allow water trapped in the block wall to drain out.
A drainage fabric liner is placed underneath the drain tile. This is an important step to prevent your drain tile from getting plugged up.

A floor edging is installed to ensure proper flow of water into the drain tile system.

Drain tile is installed and covered with washed rock.

Poly vapor barrier seals the walls and protects future finishing materials.

We install floor edging to properly direct the flow of water into the drain tile system.
Poly vapor barrier is installed on the interior foundation walls and integrated into the drain tile system. This is a high density plastic, which you cannot tear! This will prevents moisture (which will continue to migrate through the block walls) from getting on any future insulation, framing materials, etc., and also reduces the humidity level in your basement. This step is vital if you are planning to finish your basement.
Perforated drain tile is carefully installed over the drainage fabric liner. It is covered by washed rock AND an additional layer of drainage fabric to prevent silting. The drain tile is then connected to a SUMP BASKET and discharged through an exterior foundation wall.
Finally, the basement floor is re-poured, and the work area is cleaned!

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TIP: Before you finish your basement, ask Advanced Waterproofing for a detailed illustration showing how framing materials, etc. should be applied after our drain tile system and poly vapor barrier has been installed.

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