Is My Foundation Monolithique?
Challenge
Did you know your basement might be "Monolithic"? A homeowner in Occoquan, VA discovered this after a visit from a Fortress Foundation Solutions system designer. She needed her basement waterproofed and reached out for a free estimate.
Solution
After a complete inspection, a Fortress system designer discovered the Occoquan, VA, homeowner had a Monolithic foundation. This is where the foundation is constructed in one single pour with thicker areas under load bearing walls and perimeter edges to take the place of footers. It is a faster, less expensive way to pour a foundation. Because the basement floor is thinner, it requires a specialized product to be installed for water remediation. This product is called DryTrak. The base of the DryTrak drainage channel is sealed to the basement slab floor with a special epoxy adhesive. The tilted top section of the DryTrak profile is designed to maintain a narrow opening along the channel’s top edge, so that wall seepage can flow down into the drainage channel.DryTrak is compatible with all foundation wall types, and it will perform equally well on basements of different sizes and shapes. Our well-trained crews are often able to complete a DryTrak installation in a single day. DryTrak is designed to work with any of our high-performance sump pump systems, like the TripleSafe. The TripleSafe has three pumps in one - two will pump a high volume of water in a big storm event and the third runs off a battery if the power goes out.
Dry Track + a TripleSafe = a Dry Basement = Peace of Mind
Now this Occoquan, VA homeowner doesn't worry when the rains come; her basement is dry!
