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Open trench and install Waterguard
THe first stsep is to open a trench along the wall and install the Waterguard. Wateguard is a patented drain system.
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Install wall membrane.
A membrane is attached to the wall to direct any moisture into the waterguard.
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Add Sump
Add a sump to the floor and connect the waterguard to the liner.
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concrete the floor
The concrete is mixed right in the home and the trench is covered with fresh concrete.
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add pumps and battery back up
The pumps are installed along with the Ultra-sump battery back up system. The floor is re-concreted.