French Drain System, NY - Systemizing Basement Drainage Dry Basement Systems of NY

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There are an infinite number ways water can seep into your basement but the 5 most common ones are:

1. Leaky foundation walls
2. Water seepage through the concrete floor slab
3. Footing drain failure
4. Wall & floor joint seepage
5. Grading problems with the surrounding soil

While each situation may require a unique solution the French Drain method in conjunction with proper repairs usually eliminates most wet basement problems even in the most severe situation

French Drains are considered to be the best solution whether heavy flooding or constant seepage is the problem but it’s not a decision that should not be taken lightly. By definition French Drains may require heavy jack hamming and slab & floor alteration.

Our engineering department has more than 20 years experience working with architects, builders and building departments. We know the science. We know the terrain. If French Drains are the solution we will create the best customized solution for you in accord with best building science practices.

At Basement Systems of NY, we offer a three unique modified French drainage methods 1) the WaterGuard™ 2) Flow Guard™ the and 3) the DryTrak™ method.

Each system is used for a different reason. For example, our WaterGuard method is best suited for finished basements or basements with baseboards already installed. Whatever the reason both will provide you with a completely dry basement with usable, healthy breathable space.

The WaterGuard™ and Flow is a larger capacity drain syGuard Drainage System

WaterGuard™ is one of the most popular drainage systems among our NY customers. It's an effective and affordable system for most basement waterproofing solution. One of the reasons for this is that old-school drain tile systems are installed on the outside of the home, WaterGuard is installed along the perimeter of the basement floor just underneath the slab. So it is unobtrusive, and drains water away from the floor when it enters. It's not dependent on outside drains which are prone to silt buildup, infiltration, and collapse from earth pressure.

The DryTrak™ Baseboard Drainage System

DryTrak™ is a baseboard drainage system, we install high performance channels above the floor along the inside perimeter of the basement.

With monolithic foundations — where floor and footing were poured as one piece— DryTrak is the only option. The other consideration to opt for using DryTrak is in situations where jack hammering would interfere with the buildings utilities - in basement floors with radiant heat, for example

FlowGuard Drainage System

FlowGuard is a larger capacity system. It is designed to meet the needs of the most severe waterproofing problems. The drains can handle large volumes of water. Pumps sized to meet the needs of the problem and water volume that will potentially flow through the drains.

Other French Drain System NY

Along with our WaterGuard and DryTrak systems, we offer all of the following specialized drainage systems:

SmartPipe: Crawl Space Drainage

TrenchDrain: Grated Basement Drain

WaterGuard IOS: Iron Ochre System

FlowGuard: Thin Floor System

We've specialized in French drain system NY services for more than 20 years.

Whatever the problem—from poor construction to natural causes— we can customize a unique solution for you.

Contact us today to get a free quote for French drain system NY or basement waterproofing services.

In most cases the problems and repairs can be completed in 1-2 days.

SmartPipe

Perfect for the crawl space environment, this plastic piping system is designed to be installed in a drainage swale running along the perimeter.

Combined with a crawl space vapor barrier and sump pump, it will direct water underneath the plastic barrier to the sump pump, where the water is discharged from your home.

The SmartPipe system is the first custom-engineered crawl space drain on the market. With five perforated rows of drainage holes and a clog-resistant filter fabric, it's a cost-effective and long-lasting way to keep your space dry for the long haul.

Trench Drain

Many homeowners have concerns with water flowing in through exterior doorways, stairways, and garage door openings. A normal drainage system cannot address this problem.

For these situations, we recommend the TrenchDrain drain channel and grating system. This is specifically designed to intercept water at doorways and similar openings and direct it to your sump pump.

TrenchDrain resembles half of a piping system with a grate fitted snugly on top. The grate is flush with or slightly below the floor, where it can catch water entering from the outside.

WaterGuard IOS

In some rare cases, homeowners with high iron levels in their water will experience a thick, reddish-orange substance oozing through when the basement floods.

This material is called "iron ochre", and it comes from both bacterial origins and from chemical reactions in the soil. It can easily clog your drainage system and stain your concrete, as well as anything else it touches.

WaterGuard: Iron Ochre System (IOS) is the answer for homeowners with iron ochre in their ground water. This drain is specifically designed with wide openings and a completely removable lid that will help your system avoid clogging and provide clear access for maintenance.

FlowGuard

Installing a drainage system along the footing is the way to go with most perimeter drainage systems. However, when basement floors are very thin, it may be impossible to "hide" a normal drain under the floor in this way.

For homeowners with very thin basement floors, we recommend FlowGuard, along with a drain installed in front of the footing.

FlowGuard will collect water from the wall/floor joint, as well as the basement walls. It then directs it to a drain that's placed in front of your foundation footer and underneath the floor. It's the best of both worlds for an unusual situation.