Dry Basements with the REAL DRY™ System
Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions…
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How does the REAL DRY System fit into my finished basement?
The all white virgin vinyl is perfectly suited to many basements, and if desired it can be painted to match any decor. The REAL DRY baseboard seepage control system is ideal for finished basements, replaces the conventional wood baseboard, and reclaims your living space.
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How long does the REAL DRY System last?
There is no known breakdown to the REAL DRY System. Since 1978, millions of feet of this system have been installed across the United States and Canada and are still keeping basements dry. A professionally installed REAL DRY System should last as long as your home.
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What if only part of my basement is wet?
One of the best features of the REAL DRY System is its flexibility. The system can be installed only at the affected area, saving you money and trouble.
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Why is there no standing water in the REAL DRY System?
As water enters the REAL DRY System, it rises until it is able to flow to the drainage point. As the water level in the soil recedes, water stops running into the system, and begins to run back out, draining back into the soil through the weep holes drilled when the system was installed. This prevents water from accumulating and standing in the system.
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How does the REAL DRY System work on uneven floors?
As water rises in the REAL DRY System, it flows naturally toward any low spot. The water follows any small rise or fall of a couple of inches or so, and as the water flows through the system, it falls through the drain hole into the floor drain or sump. As the water level in the soil recedes, water stops running into the soil through the weep holes drilled when the system was installed. This also prevents water from accumulating and standing in the system.
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Will the REAL DRY System get rid of mildew?
It can help. The REAL DRY System neither creates nor solves mildew problems. By keeping the stored articles in your basement dry, much mold and mildew can be prevented. Humidity, which is caused by moist air entering a cooler basement, can also promote mold and mildew. Use a dehumidifier to reduce airborne moisture.
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Where does the water go?
The REAL DRY System is drained to a floor drain or to a sump pump, which sits in a collector below the floor and lifts the water out of the basement. Most cities do not allow ground water to be discharged into a floor drain, so a sump pump is usually installed if one is not already present.
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Will it fix leaks from wall cracks, too?
The REAL DRY System relieves much of the pressure that can cause wall cracks to leak. Weep holes drilled at the base of the wall keep block walls dry. If cracks in poured walls continue to leak, the water is trapped as it trickles down behind the REAL DRY System. In some cases, the crack can be filled with the REAL DRY System's epoxy so that water is diverted down to the baseboard without being seen.
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How long will it take to install my system?
The REAL DRY System can easily be installed in most homes in one or two days, but it all depends on the size of system you need.
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What about carpet, tile and vinyl floor coverings?
The REAL DRY System is the ideal solution for carpeted basements. If the carpet has not been destroyed by years of water damage, enough of it can be moved or removed to provide clearance for the REAL DRY System. Some carpets must be trimmed and replaced after the installation. If vinyl flooring has survived past seepage, it will be trimmed about 2 ½'' from the wall before the REAL DRY System is installed. Enough floor tile will be removed to allow the installation of the system. This usually means one tile around the entire perimeter will be removed.
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How does the REAL DRY System work in brick or stone basements?
There are very few basements in North America that we cannot treat. The only place we don't recommend the REAL DRY System is where the floor is in such poor condition that a new one is needed. The REAL DRY System works in many basements with brick or stone walls, and weep holes are drilled similarly to the approach in basements with poured walls.
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How can the REAL DRY™ System be painted?
The REAL DRY System can be painted to match any decor. Any high quality latex paint will work well, making the system an attractive addition to the basement, and reclaiming your living space.
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