Joe Measures the Wall
Joe measures the already finished basement wall that needs to be cut away to lay the WaterGuard waterproofing system. After the installation, this part of the wall will be replaced by our patented EverLast wall panels. These panels are completely waterproof and will not grow mold.
Using the Jackhammer
A jackhammer is used to break up the concrete for the installation of the waterproofing system.
The WaterGuard System is Set in the Trench
The system is able to go under existing walls and around pre-defined edges. When the wall is finished again, the system will be completely unseen.
After the System is Installed
After the waterproofing system is installed, new concrete is used to fill and level the trench. To replace the studs that were cut away, a set of metal braces are installed.
Leveling the Wall
The wall is being put back to level with metal braces.
Keeping the Wall Level
This metal brace keeps the wall and existing stud level as the metal studs are attached to the bottom.
Metal Braces Installed
The metal braces are screwed securely into the existing studs.
Wall Braces Complete
This is a view of the whole wall and all of the newly installed metal braces. This is the foundation for the EverLast wall panels.
Keeping Things Level
Through the entire process, Dry Guys makes sure the wall and all components are level.
Joe Measures and Cuts a EverLast Panel
Joe cuts a hole in an EverLast panel to make room for an electrical outlet.
Placing the Panel on the Wall
Joe uses caulk and a nail gun to attach the panel to the studs.
Compenents of the System
The darker gray plastic on the right of the image is the lip from the WaterGuard system. In front of that is the metal bracing attached to the pre-existing wooden studs. In front of the insulation is the EverLast wall panel, the only part that will be visible when the job is complete.
Putting Up Another Panel
The crew puts up the second EverLast panel on the wall.
All of the Panels on the Wall
This is a view of the wall with all 3 of the EverLast panels up. This shot is still before the carpet is put back in place and the chair rail and bottom trim are added.
Trim and Chair Rail
The look of the EverLast wall panels is completed with trim and chair rail. This covers the seams and gives the wall a more finished look.
Finishing Your Basement
The panels can be cut to fit around any pre-existing surface, such as this staircase, to give the basement a great finished look.
Height of the Panels
Crew member Scott marks the wall at where the cut will be made. This gives an idea of the size of the EverLast panels. When the job is finished, the panels will come to the height of the blue line. A chair rail will complete the look between the drywall and EverLast panels.
The Wall is Cut Away
A portion of the wall and the wood studs are cut away to make room for the WaterGuard system. Before the EverLast panels are put up, the removed parts of the studs will be replaced by metal braces.