basement waterproofing
Why Does Water Keep Getting Into My Basement?
Whether it’s the first time or it happens every time it rains, there is nothing worse than the helpless feeling you have when water starts entering your home. The urgent struggle to move important belongings, the concerns about mold and mildew affecting your family, and waiting for the rain to end so you can begin the dreaded clean-up. A rainy forecast shouldn’t strike fear, and your basement shouldn’t keep you from getting a good night’s sleep.
The key to preventing water from entering your basement is understanding how it’s entering in the first place. Our highly-trained Design Specialists will do a complete inspection and design a solution that ensures you’ll sleep easy with a dry basement for years to come. Read on to learn more about what might be causing your basement water issues, or contact us for your free inspection.
Basement Wall Cracks
Signs Of a wet basement
The soil around your foundation is filled with water, and even the smallest crack will allow this groundwater to seep into your basement. Much like with floor cracks, the first step to repairing a leaky wall crack is installing one of our drainage systems. We then use an innovative polyurethane sealant called FlexiSpan® to seal the crack. This flexible sealant will never dry or crack and can flex to the natural movement of your foundation wall, ensuring a completely waterproofed seal.
Musty Smells
Dampness
Water Leaks or Seepage
Efflorescence (White, Chalky Stains)
Cracked Concrete Slab/Basement Floor
Vertical, Horizontal or Stair-Step Wall Cracks
Basement Floor Cracks
Water can also rise directly through the porous concrete of your floor slab, a problem that’s exacerbated when there’s a crack. When you have water coming through the floor, the first step is installing a perimeter drain system. We can also install a direct drainage channel, which will help direct any water that comes through the crack into the drain and your sump pump. Finally, we will backfill the crack with stone and cover it with fresh concrete to prevent future leaks.
What makes our waterproofing system different?
As waterproofing specialists, we understand that in order to be successful, any waterproofing strategy must include a number of critical mitigation measures. In other words, no single waterproofing solution will work effectively to eliminate water in a typical basement or crawl space. Instead, a multi-pronged “battle plan” will be put into play to ensure the long-term effectiveness of this overall waterproofing strategy.
Basement Leaking
Window frames break down over time, creating separation and allowing water to seep past seals. Once again, the first step for repair window leaks is a drainage system that funnels the water to your sump pump. We will then create a small hole in the wall under the basement window with a plastic fitting that directs any water into the drainage system. This is then sealed with a polymer injection for a clean, waterproof finish.
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Basement Flooding
Common basement flooding problems
Basements can flood from a number of areas, including: wall cracks, floor cracks, leaking or burst pipes, leaking windows, hatchway doors, sump pump failure, and water heater failure.
If your basement flooded once, it can happen again. Fortunately there’s a lot you can do to prevent a flooded basement.
There are few things that can cause more damage to a home than a full-scale basement flood, especially if you have a finished basement. Plumbing failures and severe weather are the most common causes of flooding, which is why it’s essential to be prepared.
Dry Rot in Basement
Typical basement floors are hard, cold concrete. Since concrete is porous, ground moisture continually makes its way through, contributing to the humidity in your basement. When traditional flooring materials like organic carpeting, chipboard, and wood are placed on a concrete basement floor, moisture collects between the flooring and the concrete floor.
Over time that moisture will be absorbed by the materials on top and lead to mold, rot, and musty odors. Other products (ceramic, stone, or marble tile) are grouted to the concrete and are difficult and expensive to repair or replace.
Even a basement with an effective waterproofing system can still develop moisture and mold problems and may feel damp. Concrete walls and floors continually absorb moisture from the soil and release it into the air in your basement, and store bought dehumidifiers simply aren’t strong enough to solve the problem.
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