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Clean Slate
The basement is a clean canvas for our crew to come in and waterproof the foundation
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Perimeter
The perimeter of the floor is jackhammered to create a trench where the wall meets the floor
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WaterGuard and Crushed Stone
WaterGuard is laid down in the trench and covered with crushed stone to add an extra layer of filtration to ensure no clogging!
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Tricky Spots
Sometimes, in order to keep everything dry and neat, the installation crew needs to get creative
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Ready for Concrete
The TrenchDrain around the utilities is ready for concrete
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Protection
The TrenchDrain will direct any water to the sump before reaching the units (if it is coming from the outside) but it will also prevent any water (in the event of a burst pipe) from leaving that area, containing any possible damage