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An outline of common foundation problems known to affect basement homes and ways to fix them with basement waterproofing. www.olshanfoundation.com for more information.
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Basement Waterproofing Solutions Provided by Olshan Foundation Solutions
Nolan Ryan
Olshan is home to: Innovative Products and Services
Safe and Efficient Installation
Excellent Customer Service
Available Warranty Programs
Convenient Financing Plans
Exceptional Value
o Spokesman and customer
o Owner of Texas Rangers
o Hall of Fame Pitcher
o Reputation for character and integrity
Nolan Ryan
Never Fear… Olshan is Here!
What Makes a Healthy Home?
We thoroughly investigate your problems and work with you to find the RIGHT solution for you
Healthy Home Approach
Water Management Structural Repairs Air Quality Improvements
Custom Designed Repair Plan
96% of all contractors
FAILwithin first 2 years!
*Annual Summary, the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) price quotation.
Why do Basement Repairs Fail?
Home Improvement/Remodeling Contractors #1 on hit list!
10.7 MILLION COMPLAINTS!
80% of consumers taking lowest bid had MAJOR PROBLEMS in getting job completed.
How Water Enters Your Home
LeaksStanding Water Mold
Left untreated, basement problems get worse and can impact other areas of your home.
Basement Solutions
Which Method is Best for you?
Water Management
Both methods of Water Management are effective
Interior Water Management Exterior Water Management
Short installation time
Easy to service
Often includes sump pump
Wall Shield available
Can be configured with drainage options
Work is performed outside
Designed to stop water before it enters the basement
Includes exterior excavation
Easy to service
Exterior Water Management
High moisture levels lead to mold
Floating Slab Problems
Floating SlabWater Intrusion
LeaksStanding Water Mold
Humidity
Stained walls
Puddles on floor
Subsurface water
Window sweat
You can’t use a wet basement
Water intrusion damages structural elements
Wet basement?
The Evolution of Waterproofing
Interior Water Management
Outdated methods are not as effective as today’s top-of-the-line solutions
Pre-Construction Method
Pipe and Rock Method
Glue Down Method
Segmented Pipe Method
Water Lock Plus is the only triple-channel system complete with Geo-tech fabric for silt protection
Interior Water Management
More entry points to capture water
Mostly “Closed System”
Discharge Water
Close the System
Tested on-site
Custom fit
Water Lock Plus
Water Lock Plus
Interior Water Management
Custom designed to fit your basement
Helps prevent water intrusion
Improves Air Quality Transform your basement
How will you use your dry basement?
Monolithic Slab Problems
Interior Water Management
Mono Slab
Humidity
Stained walls
Subsurface water
Water Intrusion
Transform your basement
High moisture levels lead to mold
You can’t use a wet basement
Water intrusion damages structural elements
Wet basement?
Monolithic Slab
Interior Water Management
Mono Slab• The structural integrity should
be of the upmost importance to any contractor working at, near or around your foundation.
• When your home is built with a Monolithic Basement the FLOOR is a structural element.
• Breaking the floor of a monolithic basement could significantly impact the long term performance of the foundation… turning a water problem into a serious structural issue.
Don’t break the floor of
your Monolithic Basement
Caution
The Evolution of Monolithic Basement Solutions
Interior Water Management
Outdated methods often fail:
Pre-Construction Method
Pipe and Rock Method
Glue Down Method Segmented Pipe Method
Reactive not proactive
Unsightly
Cannot handle large volumes of water
Sit by the footer and clogs easily
Baseboard Water Channel
Baseboard Water Channel
Interior Water Management
Custom designed to fit your basement
Helps prevent water intrusion
Discharge Water
Close the SystemHow will you use your dry basement?
Improves Air Quality
Wall Shield
Interior Water Management
Transforms ugly basement walls
Durable, long-lasting moisture protection
Enhances Water Lock Plus™ & Baseboard Water Channel
Completes a “Closed System” reducing harmful moisture
Helps protect against allergens and improves Air Quality
works with both slab types!
Poured Wall
Block Wall
Wall Shield
Interior Water Management
4-mil liner
Wall Shield – Beautify and Protect Your Basement
Directs water to drainage system
Creates a bright, inviting basement space
x No more ugly walls!
Interior Water Management Wall Shield
How will you use your Healthy Basement?
Helps reduce mold, mildew and allergens allowing you to reclaim lost basement space for everyday use
Exterior Water Management
4-part system protects your basement from the outside
Exterior Wall Waterproofing
Leaves finished basements undisturbed!
A tough, durable, less invasive approach to Waterproofing
Helps stop water intrusion at footer, cracks, drains and mortar joints
Helps stop wall sweating, bowing walls, wall condensation and improves Air Quality
Installed with ¾ washed gravel to alleviate Hydrostatic Pressure
Outside footer drain safely discharges water
Exterior Water Management
Stop water BEFORE it enters your home
Exterior Wall Waterproofing
What Makes Drainage Important?
Drainage
Structural Movement
Upheaval of foundation
Saturated soils
Cracks in retaining walls
Damage to concrete
Loss of landscaping
Mosquitoes and Other Insects
Surface water intrusion
Sub-surface water intrusion
Seemingly minor drainage issues often lead to major damage
Drainage and Downspout Extensions
Interior Water Management
We customize the RIGHT drainage solution for your home
Choose Drainage for a Healthy Home
Double Barrel System – captures surface and sub-surface water
Surface Area – large surface area allows the system to capture more water
Low Profile Basin– Prevents water & debris from collecting, and stagnating in the system
Drainage
Deep Drain – The deep french drain collects sub-surface water and improves overall foundation performance.
Keep your Lawn Looking Beautiful
Interior Water Management
Helps prevent water from pooling and protects your foundation from harmful moisture without destroying your lawn
Sump Pumps
Discharge Safely and forcibly remove water from your basement
Battery Backup Options
Discharge Fail-safe backup adds peace of mind
Gravity Discharge
Discharge
Not all repair plans require a sump pump
Use gravity to discharge water naturally
Thing to consider
Requires shallow footing
Requirements Maintenance
Requires adequate slope
4” corrugated or solid pipe
Benefits
Excellent flow rate
Energy efficient
Causes of Structural Problems
Season Weather Changes
Poor Drainage
Expansive Clay Soils
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Tree roots
Hydrostatic Pressure
Weather changes
Poor drainage
Expansive soil
Once structural issues occurthey can lead to more serious problems
Signs of Structural Problems
Structural
Structural issues weaken your home’sfoundation and damage basement walls
Cracked or sloping floors
Poorly fitting molding and cabinets
Damage to insulation and interior walls
Cracks in walls and ceilings
Utility lines can break
Roof leaks
Sticking doors and windows
Devaluation of your home
Weather Affected Zone
Structural Foundation
Weather Affected Zone
More Stable Soils
Soil layers have differing composition
Some layers shrink/expand through dry/wet weather
Beneath “active” layers lie more stable soils
Foundation pilings driven past the weather affected zone will perform better
The Evolution of Foundation Repair
More Stable Soils
Concrete Pier
Steel PierConcrete Pad
Helical Pier
Pressed Pilings
Concrete Pad
Structural
More Stable Soils
Moves as soil moves
Does not reach stable souls
Concrete Piers
Structural
More Stable Soils
Depth
Long job times
Loss of plant life
Steel Pier
Structural
More Stable Soils
Corrosion of pipe
Supports structure indirectly
Intrusive heavy equipment
Simple Pressed Piling
Structural
Depth can’t be verified
No reinforcement
Alignment difficult
Not inspect-able
Cable Lock™ ST Plus
No reinforcement
Alignment difficult
Not inspect-able
Patent Pending # 12429914
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Steel and Concrete in one – locked together with the cable
Hybrid Transition Segment
Steel segments break through tough soils for greater depth
8,000 PSI Concrete Cylinder
200,000 psi steel galvanized cable, locks the entire system together
Capability of Washing
Longevity and Bearing Capability of Concrete
Strength and Penetrating Power of Steel
Tied Together with the Cable to ensure Alignment, Inspect-ability of depth, and to Reinforce the concrete.
The Experience of Olshan
U.S Patent # 5,288,175U.S Patent # 7,857,549
Additional Patents Pending
Depth of Steel Strength and Longevity of Concrete Cable
Make the Right Choice
We know choosing the right repair plan is important to You!
We diagnose the current problem with your home using industry standards as our guide. Then we work with you to develop a repair plan that makes sense. Sometimes that is a comprehensive repair and other times it is solving the immediate problem at hand.
The Warranty Covers the Area Repaired 3 Different Options
The exterior of the left side, and part of the back are under
warranty.
1 2 3
The full perimeter is under warranty. Settlement on the
interior would not be covered under warranty.
The full perimeter and interior of the home is supported. If
settlement occurs during the warranty period adjustments
would be covered under warranty.
Warranty Terms and Conditions Apply.
Basement Wall Problems
Structural
Wall destabilization/bowing
Poured Wall
Outside soil pressures can cause basement walls to bow and buckle
Interior water intrusion
Masonry Block Wall
Hydrostatic pressure
Olshan offers multiple products and services to address various levels of basement wall damage
Concrete Tie Backs Plate Tie Backs Screw Tie Backs
Wall Anchors
Common Wall Anchoring Methods
Galvanized
Angle is correct
Inspectable
No Digging
Wall Lock™
Structural
The most advanced Wall Anchoring system available
What’s behind the wall matters
Limited soil disruption
Pull-tested at time of installation
Corrosion resistant
Proven in commercial applications such as utility poles, sea walls and pipelines
Can be combined with Water Management to complete a more comprehensive repair
Epoxy Injections
Structural Wall Repair
Primarily performed in basement interior
Economical and effective
Improves Air Quality and helps stop water leaks
Carbon Fiber Strips
Structural Wall Repair
Non-obtrusive
Structurally isolates wall movement Paintable
Not as costly asWall Braces
No excavation required
Bowing walls can be addressed usingthe latest Carbon Fiber technology
Carbon Fiber Strips
Structural Wall Repair
Carbon fiber strips can be painted, leaving you basement look like new
Adjustable Wall Brace
Structural Wall Repair
Galvanized steel beams brace walls against outside pressure
Combats bowing walls and cracks Uses 3 floor joists to help
eliminate twisting and side pressure
May be used in situations that may not call for a wall anchor
Root Barrier
Structural Wall Repair
When it’s hot out, it’s important to keep the soil around your foundation from becoming too dry
Tree roots can leech healthy soil moisture away from your foundation
Installing a Root Barrier helps protect your home from destructive root growth
What’s in the Air Matters
Air Quality
Strange smells could indicate mold growth
Did you know? Up to 40% of the air you breath inside your home comes directly from the basement
Damp, musty basements can cause health problems
• Mold• Humidity• High energy
costs• Foul odors• Dust mites
• Headaches• Sneezing
• Runny nose• Asthma attacks
Stack Effect
Air Quality Solutions
Air Quality
Decreases air moisture levels
Exterior water drainage not required
Efficient
Dehumidifier
Commercial-grade
Dries walls, building materials and basements
No need to empty buckets of water
Can save you money by reducing stress on your AC unit
Air Quality Solutions
Air Quality
Economical
Conditions basement air
Expels odors and gas
Clean basement air allows you to reclaim the space for recreation
HumiGo™
Replaces polluted air in your home with fresh, healthy air
Problem......Solved!!!
Basement SolutionsNever Fear…Olshan is Here!