Products & Services
for the Home Builder
or Commercial Builder

1. WATERPROOFING & DRAIN TILE FOR FOUNDATIONS
2. EROSION CONTROL
3. SUMP PUMPS & BATTERY BACK UP SYSTEMS
4. FOUNDATION CRACK REPAIR
5. BASEMENT WATER PROBLEMS (LEAKY BASEMENTS)
6. YARD DRAINAGE (FRENCH DRAINS)
7. EGRESS WELLS, WINDOW WELLS, LADDERS, & COVERS
8. SEEDING (HYDRO SEEDING OR DRILL SEEDING)
9. BRUSH HOGGING
10.ATTIC FANS

WATERPROOFING & DRAIN TILE FOR FOUNDATIONS

Waterproofing & Draintile
Gordon Energy & Drainage has been the # 1 waterproofing and draintile company in Kansas City since 1972. Nearly all of the top builders in Kansas City have trusted and used us for years. Put this somewhere at the top of the page in a bold manner

We have many waterproofing, dampproofing and drainage products at our disposal for both residential and commercial waterproofing and draintile. We do the damproofing/waterproofing & drain tile on over 50% of all the homes built in the K.C. metro area. Builders choose to partner with us because we deliver on a regular basis.

For more information on our Waterproofing and Draintile

EROSION CONTROL

We install and manage all aspects of erosion control from silt fence installations, storm inlet protection, straw wattles, mattings, straw bales, site clean up, etc… We also employ certified inspectors and SWPPP preparers. If you are feeling the pressure from the EPA or local government to comply with The Clean Water Act enacted by our federal government, we can help. Our primary goal is to find the most economical solutions to keeping you in compliance.

For more information on our Erosion Control Products

SUMP PUMPS & BATTERY BACK UP SYSTEMS

Gordon Energy has been the #1 sump pump installer in Kansas City for years. We install sump pumps for the majority of the home builders in the Kansas City area. We pride ourselves on our next day service and our ability to quickly & professionally install your sump without trouble so you can keep the building process moving. The sump pump is technically part of the drain tile system. Let the experts do the job right. Let the plumbers do what they know best and leave the sump pump to us. Here is what we do as part of any sump install or service.

We clean out the sump pit. Debris in the pit can easily clog the pump intake.
Our floats have internal “air activated” switches so there are no moving parts that can be obstructed which can burn up the pump or prevent it from coming on
We caulk the hole where the pipe goes through the house
Bracket the pipe to the foundation wall
Use a high quality “Silencer” PVC check valve. This check valve has a dual valve system and operates much quieter than many on the market. We do not use the flimsy rubber check valves some of our competition uses
1 year parts & labor warranty from the date of the house closing
Next day service for new installs and normal repair work
24 hour/7 day hotline for emergency sump pump repair. If you have such an emergency call (913) 764-6229 and follow the emergency service call prompts.

Kansas City Sump Pump Installation: Our standard duty sump is our energy efficient Little Giant ES-33.Even though it is energy efficient it does give up anything on performance. This pump is still able to pump 2400 gallons per hour (PGH) at 10’ of head. This pump also has an effluent capability of handling 3/8” solids. This could help the pump discharge small rocks & dirt without damage to the pump. We also carry the Little Giant ES40 for extreme cases where the water table is high or you have an underground spring nearby. This sump pump will pump 3600 GPH at 10’ of head. For certain homeowners you might also consider having us install a battery backup sump pump. Our best recommendation for most home homeowners that have a high risk basement is with our StormPro 2100 battery backup sump pump. This battery backup sump pump will help protect you in the case of a power outage, mechanical failure, or if the primary pump becomes overwhelmed. We would be happy to discuss any of our products or services with your homeowner to help them make the right choices so they can protect their basement.

We use our Little Giant ES33D sump pump for most installs. At 2400 gallons per hour at 10’ head it has plenty of capacity for all, but the most extreme situations. It has an internal float so there are no moving parts such as a float that can get stuck. It is also capable of pumping 3/8” solids such as small dirt & gravel that may enter the draintile system. It is also very efficient by drawing only 5.0 full load amps. Much lower than the industry average. (more specs on this pump)

For extreme situations where you need very high pumping capacities our Little Giant ES40 should be able to handle it. It will pump 3600 gallons per hour at 10’ of head. It is the bigger brother of the ES33D so it has many of the same features. It uses the same internal float, is energy efficient and can handle solids up to 2”. (more specs on this pump)

Gordon Energy highly recommends a battery backup sump pump if your basement is finished & your sump pump is the only thing stopping ground water from entering your house. Our Storm Pro 2100 will pump 2100 gallons per hour at 10’ of head. (more specs on this pump)

FOUNDATION CRACK REPAIR

All concrete cracks and when a crack develops in your basement wall that may lead to a water leak. Depending on the situation crack repairs may need to be made from the inside or the outside of your basement, or both.We have many products at our disposal for repairing a basement crack. One of our experts can diagnose your problem and recommend the best product for your specific needs. Often time crack repairs are needed near the house closing time or shortly after the homeowner has moved in We of course have next day service and understand the significance of getting the job done right and quickly and easing homeowner concerns. If the homeowner is present we always discuss with them that cracks are a natural part of the concrete settling process. We will convey to the homeowners that this should not be perceived as a quality concern with their new home. Below are some of our common products & services.

Hydrofoam Polyurethane Crack Injection
Our repair of choice for cracks is an injection from the inside with a flexible Polyurethane product. We use a product manufactured by the company Polygem, Inc. called Hydrofoam. The advantage to the flexible material is that if your wall and the crack continue to move, this product will move with it up to 1/16” . We have a 2 year warranty on all Hydrofoam crack injections.
Epoxy Injections
Epoxy adds strength to your wall. Often times epoxy will be recommended by a structural engineer. We use the Polygem Maximum Penetrating Injection Epoxy # 1001. This type of epoxy comes in 4 different viscosities depending on the width of the crack.
Outside Crack Repairs
We can repair the crack from the outside with several different available products that would depend on the situation. We first expose the crack and clean the wall. We then seal the crack with Tremco’s TremProof 201/60 heavy duty waterproofing. It is a liquid that dries to a 60 mil sheet of rubber. We also will use a peel and stick waterproofing membrane such as Bituthene 3000 or Polyguard 650 Membrane. Once the crack is successfully sealed we need to insure good drainage around the crack. We will fill the excavation cavity with gravel and a draintile pipe allowing drainage to your footing & draintile system. (if the home has a drain tile system)

BASEMENT WATER PROBLEMS(LEAKY BASEMENT)

Some basements will have water problems and you can be assured if these problems are not corrected quickly you are going to have a very frustrated & angry homeowner. Gordon Energy is ready and able to be the middle man to ease concerns and find the right solutions for you. This expertise and our staff & management dedicated to handling such problems sets us apart from our competition. Our main focus is to reassure the homeowner that the problem can be rectified and their house is still a quality home. We always look for the most economical solutions to any leaky basement problem.

YARD DRAINAGE (FRENCH DRAINS)

Sometimes the land you have built your houses on has poor soil, poor grading, or swells that cause water to pool in the yards. Gordon Energy can help you with a wide range of yard drainage issues. This could include anything from burying a few troublesome downspouts to installing a complex French Drain system.

For more information on our Yard Drainage Products & Services

General Consultation with your homeowners
Gordon Energy is willing and happy to help you at anytime with any of the services we offer. There is a reason you hire us as a sub-contractor. We have expertise in our field of work that you don’t have. We don’t know much about heating and cooling or Drywall, but we definitely know a lot about waterproofing, drainage, erosion control, basement water problems and any of the other services we offer. We would be happy to discuss with your homeowner about choices such as dampproofing vs waterproofing, battery backup sump pumps, attic fans, egress wells, etc. Your homeowners may not know about certain choices and would likely appreciate being involved in this decision making. Please use us as your experts to correctly advise your customer on our services.

EGRESS WELLS, WINDOW WELLS, LADDRES, & COVERS

Gordon Energy has many choices of Egress Wells to offer you. We often will install these at the same time we do your spray and draintile, but can do it anytime. We stock the economical steel egress wells in heights 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7’ heights. We have widths of 55” & 67”. Custom size egress wells may also be ordered upon request. If you want to upgrade the appearance of the well you should consider the Rockwell or the Monarch Quarry Well. The Rockwell has a width of 66” and heights from 2’ to 8’. The Quarry well has a width of 54” and a heights of 4, 5 & 6’. We offer the small basement casement window wells in sizes of 36” wide x 24” tall & 36” x 30” tall. We also have ladders for either concrete or metal wells and several egress covers to choose from.

Steel Egress Well	Rockwell Egress Well	Quarry Egress Well
Metal Grate & Ladder	Metal Well	Thermal Hinge Cover

SEEDING (HYDRO SEEDING OR DRILL SEEDING)

Gordon Energy offers Hydro-Seeding, Drill Seeding, Broadcast Seeding & Matting. We have the resources and buying power to get the exact blend of seeding materials to meet your requirements. We are experienced with the common seeds such as fescue, blue grass, K-31, etc. as well as specialized native seeding. We have several crews and the equipment to do multiple jobs at once. We have even specially mounted lights on our seeders for available 24 hour seeding to accommodate you during the short seeding window of time.

Hydroseeding is a proven method for establishing blends and mixes of seed. Seed, fertilizer, mulch, soil conditioner, and tackfier are combined with water and placed in our hydroseeding equipment. When all ingredients are thoroughly mixed, the slurry is sprayed over the prepared site. A green "mat" covers the newly seeded area. That's the hydromulch, and it performs these 3 valuable functions.

Moisture Retention: Seeds are kept moist because hydromulch retains 10-15 times its weight in water. Water is the key ingredient for a quicker and thicker seed establishment.
Erosion Control: Wind and water erosion can prevent satisfactory results. Hydromulch "blankets" the area and helps to prevent these problems from occurring.
Seed Protection: Hydromulch helps maintain soil temperature and protects young seeds from the scorching sun. It forms an almost perfect micro-climate for maximum germination. As your seeded area becomes established, the hydromulch will gradually decompose and disappear.

Drill seeding is an agricultural process complete with a tractor and a specialized seeding attachment called a drill. The drill uses a mechanical mechanism to place seed in the soil. The depth of the seed can be regulated as well as the rate of application.

Because drill seeding uses no wood/fiber mulch in the process the cost is generally 1/2 or even less. Drill seeding is advantageous on larger areas, more level areas and projects where obtaining adequate water to hydro-seed exist.

Drill seeding is not an inferior method of seeding. Let us advise you on your particular project.

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BRUSH HOGGING

If you need to maintain and keep a developmental area from growing out of control we have large brush hogs available, Bobcat mounted mowers and weedeaters available. We are happy to do this as a one time mowing or come up with a routine schedule to keep it maintained.

Brush Hogging

ATTIC FANS

Gordon Energy installs Triangle Engineering Comfort Cooler Whole House Attic Fans. Triangle Comfort Cooler Fans are top of the line attic fans. They are belt driven, more efficient & operate quieter than direct drive fans. Attic fans are an efficient, fast and economical way to cool your home. Features of Triangle Comfort Cooling Fans. For more specs on Triangle Attic Fans see this Triangle brochure.

2 SPEED “BELT DRIVEN” FAN
WHITE SHUTTER
12 HOUR TIMER
2 SPEED SWITCH
15 GAUGE STEEL FRAME
RUBBER MOUNTED TO WOOD FRAME
RUBBER MOUNTED AVIATION TYPE BALL BEARINGS
AIR COOLED MOTOR WITH INTERNAL FANS
NEXT DAY SERVICE

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