Basement Rescued Beneath the Rain in Lilly, PA

Challenge

In Lilly, Pennsylvania, where over 34% of properties are currently at risk of flooding—a number projected to rise—one family faced persistent water intrusion in their finished basement. Situated in a region vulnerable to riverine, flash, and ice jam flooding, the town’s geographic and climatic realities had left their home vulnerable. Despite not being directly flooded by past dam construction, the area’s high flood risk, frequent flash flood events, and heavy rainfalls contributed to ongoing basement dampness. The family, frustrated by the loss of usable space and the constant stress of water damage, turned to Keystone Basement Systems in search of a permanent, trustworthy solution.

Solution

Keystone Basement Systems responded with a comprehensive and customized waterproofing plan. Following an in-depth inspection by our System Design Specialist, we identified seepage as the primary issue. Our expert team installed a multi-product system designed to keep the basement dry for the long term:

• CleanSpace® was used to encapsulate and protect vulnerable walls, blocking moisture vapor.

• The TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System was added to provide reliable, three-pump protection against future water intrusion.

• WaterGuard® interior drainage captured and directed water away before it could reach the floor.

• To combat excess humidity and maintain air quality, we also installed a SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifier, completing the moisture control system.

The result: a dry, protected basement the family can now enjoy with confidence, free from worry and restored to its intended purpose.