Photo Album: Transforming a Problematic Basement in Morin-Heights, QC

When Mrs. Stewart called us to check her basement, we informed her that she had problems with water infiltration but she decided not to do the work right away thinking that the problem is not as bad as it seems. It was only after few years when she realized that the problem got worse and needed our company's intervention. Our team started by installing 79 feet of WaterGuard Internal Drain which is a modern foundation drain that is installed from the inside of the house on the foundation footing to the joint between the wall and the footing. This interior drain is connected to our sump pump system, the SuperSump pump. The CleanSpace vapor barrier is then installed on the walls. It contains an antibacterial additive that prevents mold growth.

A problem that can damage your health and home

Many damages has happened to this place, as you can see it looks so damp Since most basements are connected to the rest of the house through ductwork or other openings, it is really bad for the entire health of the house.

Moisture problems are not only annoying and uncomfortable, but can lead to significant health problems.

Molds and mildew can grow in damp carpets and beneath wall coverings.

Symptoms of moisture in a basement

Standing water on floor; damp, humid air; condensation on cold walls and floor in summer.

Open sump pump in a Morin-Heights basement

When the sump is open, all the moisture and bacteria are easily spread outside.

WaterGuard Interior Drainage System installed

The WaterGuard Interior Drainage System is installed below drainage matting that has been installed on the wall.

WaterGuard comes in a one-piece or two-piece configuration

It sits on a basement's footing under your basement floor. It is not in soil and will not clog.

Inspection ports

We have installed an inspection port through so that we can test the efficiency of the system and its connection to the sump pump system.

Cleanspace vapor barrier

The CleanSpace vapor barrier is very thick and strong. It contains an antibacterial additive that prevents mold growth.

Another specification for the CleanSpace vapor barrier

In addition, if your walls are wet and efflorescence is present, a membrane vapor barrier can solve this problem too. The membrane is also connected to the inner drain so that the water and vapors that form on the wall are evacuated away from the house.