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This water will enter the basement through the walls, floors, and joints between them. Over the years, contractors and engineers have developed a wide variety of methods to keep basements dry. Some of these methods are more effective than others. Among the best of these methods is to install a sub-floor drainage system along the perimeter of the floor. There are a few challenges to this method, however. One is to keep the drain from being clogged by mud over the years. Many homeowners go years without a water problem and then develop one because of existing sub-floor and sub-surface drains clogging with mud. Another is to set up the system to accept water from the walls without leaving a large unsightly gap at the edge of the floor which can collect dirt and debris from the floor, also clogging the drain. The patented WaterGuard system is designed to meet the challenges and keep your basement dry permanently. WaterGuard is a piping system engineered specifically to solve basement water problems effectively without worry of clogging from soils under the floor. It has large holes in the back to accept water and a flange with special segments. Practical Design The WaterGuard system intercepts water at the perimeter of your basement and drains it unseen safely away! WaterGuard, along with other Basement Systems products, will keep your basement clean and dry so you can use the space for storage, recreational purposes, or to finish for additional living space. WaterGuard has been featured on: Drain Tile Systems EXTERIOR DRAIN TILES: Most new homes are constructed using a 4" perforated drain tile around the exterior basement perimeter. This is easily and economically accomplished when a house is under construction, however, once backfilled, the installation of a new exterior tile system can be very costly and traumatic to the home. If this option is chosen, be sure the work is done by a competent professional as you'll not want to tackle this project ever again! INTERIOR DRAIN TILES: While less traumatic and expensive than exterior tile systems, an interior drain tile installation is still a big job and needs to be done with care, both to minimize trauma to the home (and its' occupants) as well as to ensure a permanent solution to seepage problems. A good system should include in the design:
These systems should be checked and tested at least once a year, more often if there is heavy water volume, sandy soil or high iron content in the water. CAUTION: BE WARY OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC (ABS) DRAIN TILES! This ubiquitous pipe is very inexpensive and easy to install, and thus is the most common used - by builders and repair contractors alike. It has major limitations that make it a poor choice if you are looking for a permanent repair method. Some problems with flexible plastic include: 1. The coiled pipe will rise and bend when placed around corners, creating high spots and reservoirs in the drainage system. 2. The slits in the pipe are very small - making them susceptible to clogging by soil or iron deposits. 3. Once clogged, the ABS tile can not be rodded out and has to be dug up and replaced. Perma-Seal employees are trained basement specialists offering a wide variety of basement waterproofing methods and products designed for use in Chicago and NW Indiana.
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Illinois and Indiana basements are imperfect concrete structures built in soils that vary. Water in 
the soils leaking into basements in Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and surrounding areas is a problem that has troubled homeowners for over 100 years. 
The patented WaterGuard system has a design that separates it from the soil under your floor so it will never clog. It also has special wall flange that creates a neat space between the floor and the wall to drain any wall seepage without allowing dirt and debris from the floor to enter. The WaterGuard system is applicable to all types of foundations including block poured concrete, stone, etc.
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