Photo Album: Water infiltration problems in La Prairie, Qc

This basement in La Prairie, was experiencing water infiltration, and needed to be waterproofed. Renters had up to 2 inches of water which damaged everything from which the objects installed in the basement. Our specialist therefore recommended the installation of the SuperSump, one of our most popular pumps. It contains the WaterWatch alarm that warns you when the water volume is very high and also contains a patented waterproof coating. It's a clean and an ingenious system that does not allow anything to fall inside. In addition, you can store your boxes or objects on top without affecting the operation of the system.

Water damaging wooden floors and parquet in La Prairie

Wood flooring is usually the most prone to damage, although water can affect other types of flooring as well.

Water infiltration in La Prairie

Water is the prime cause of deterioration in building materials and the presence of moisture encourages growth of mold that is injurious to health.

Another sign of water infiltration

During inspection, the team has noticed several places where water has been infiltrating.

The basement window in La Prairie

Sometimes the issue of water penetration simply lies in small cracks and holes, or improper sealing of windows and stairwell doors.

Installing the WaterGuard Indoor Drain

The WaterGuard drain is installed on the footing of the affected foundation, and in this case it’s next to the basement stairs and along all the basement walls.

WaterGuard finishing appearance

A layer of concrete is reapplied after the WaterGuard installation is done.

SuperSump pump installed

The SuperSump system contains a Zoeller pump, a 96-hole liner to allow water into the floor to enter the liner, an airtight lid that prevents water vapor from escaping, and an alarm system that alerts you when the water shows too high.

Lawnscape accessory installed

In this photo, you can see the LawnScape which is an accessory added to the end of the pipe. It allows the water to get out and get absorbed in the turf, without the pipe being blocked by dirt, rocks, mud or small animals.