Basement Finishing and Family Space Project

Installing Basement Drainage Solutions and Sump Pumps Video

Bob reviews two types of water barriers installed in the basement to prevent water intrusion. The water barriers block moisture that comes through the walls and channel it into a perimeter drainage system in the floor. Larry Janesky of Basement Systems reviews the WaterGuard system and explains how the pipes are set to a proper elevation by backfilling with crushed stone. Pitching the pipes makes the water drain into a sump hole where it can be pumped out of the home. Janesky shows Bob the WaterGuard ports that open into the embedded channels for inspection or cleaning, and provide a drainage outlet for the dehumidifier. Janesky then reviews the TripleSafe Sump Pump and how it works to pump collected water out of the home. The system uses three pumps to minimize the risk of flooding by pump failure. The primary pump has a secondary backup pump in case the it fails or becomes overloaded. Both pumps are hardwired into the home's electrical system. Each pump has its own discharge pipes so that the system will not be overloaded by increased demand. A third pump is battery-operated in case of power failure. An alarm sounds when the battery-driven pump kicks in to alert the homeowner so that power can be restored before the battery runs down. IceGuard fittings have been put on the discharge pipes outside so that water will clear the home even if the underground discharge pipes are frozen.

Featured Bob Vila Showrooms
• Rinnai - Endless hot water for your home or business by America's leading tankless water heating company
• Basement Systems Inc - Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Contractor Network
• PexSupply.com - Your Online Source for PEX Plumbing & Radiant Heating Supplies

Additional Bob Vila Showrooms
• Owens Corning - Basement Finishing System™
• The Basement Tuxedo - The most advanced basement finishing available!
• Crown Point - Handcrafted Custom Cabinetry

Basements
• Basement Systems Inc - WaterGuard Basement Waterproofing System - TripleSafe basement sump pump and alarm, DryTrak drainage system, and IceGuard® Discharge Line System - View Bob Vila Showroom

Heat, Ventilation & Cooling
• PexSupply.com - Online source for PEX plumbing & radiant heating supplies - View Bob Vila Showroom

Plumbing & Septic Systems
• Al Leone, Leone Plumbing - Replacement plumbing lines and connections
• Rinnai - Tankless Water Heater
• UA Local 12 - Apprentice program
• Viega - PEX tubing - for plumbing, heating, or plumbing and heating applications

Water Heaters
• Rinnai - 5.3 GPM energy-efficient on-demand tankless hot-water heater - View Bob Vila Showroom

> View All Product Resources


	Other Video Clips from this Episode

	Preventing Water Infiltration in the Basement Bob talks about the need to create dry space when looking to create basement living areas. The Melrose house has water infiltration problems that are commonly caused by clogged downspouts ... Watch video and view full description
	NOW PLAYING Installing Basement Drainage Solutions and Sump Pumps Bob reviews two types of water barriers installed in the basement to prevent water intrusion. The water barriers block moisture that comes through the walls and channel it into a ...
	Reworking the Existing Plumbing Bob reviews the work done on the existing plumbing once all the waterproofing and flood-prevention measures are put in place in the basement. Al Leone of Leone Plumbing Corp. first ... Watch video and view full description
	Replacing Brass Water Pipes with PEX Tubing Al Leone of Leone Plumbing replaces the old brass water pipes with PEX tubing in the Melrose basement project. Leone explains that the water hammer will be removed as it ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing an On-Demand Hot Water System Bob talks with Dan Driscoll of Rinnai about the new on-demand water heater being installed. Driscoll explains that the heater is a whole-house system sized for a three-bathroom household, laundry, ... Watch video and view full description