Photo Album: Waterproofing a basement in Lasalle, Qc

Even a small amount of water infiltration can be costly to a homeowner, as incoming water can destroy framing, carpet, drywall, and baseboards. Water infiltration left alone can produce mold and mildew, which pose serious health concerns. This is why we have waterproofed this basement in Lasalle, and installed the best products available out there! We have started by an interior Drain called ‘The WaterGuard’ to capture wall and floor seepage before it reaches your basement floor; a ‘TripleSafe’ sump pump to pump the water out, and finally an ‘IceGuard’ accessory that prevents pipe freezing. Below you can find more details about our installation along with some pictures.

Water leakage on the floors

Water infilatration can destroy the floors and everything that might get in contact with.

Another sign of water leakage on the basement walls

Water infiltration can also bring in mold, dust mites and criters.

Dangers of water leaking

When water seeps in, it might be dangerous especially if there are electrical wires and cables around.

Water leakage and moisture will also deteriorate the organic materials

Mold will actually grow on wood and ruin it.

FiberGlass insulation was used in this basement in Lasalle

This insulation method is not very appropriate, and will not prevent water leakage nor moisture from coming in.

Covering up all of the house belongings

Once we start our work, our team always makes sure to cover up the furniture and the house belongings in order to avoid the mess.

Installation of the WaterGuard

The WaterGuard drain is installed in a trench dug at the footing of the foundation. We set up an inspection port to perform the annual check.

The advantages of an interior drainage system

Accessibly to do the job, more affordable than an outside system, is installed in a day or two, and is easily serviceable year round.

TripleSafe sump pumps

The TripleSafe is a system that contains 3 pumps to answer the 3 biggest problems and concerns about sump pumps: pump shutdown, the pump can not follow the flow of water during heavy rain, power failure occurs.

The opening of the evacuation

The LawnScape exhaust vent is installed at the end of the pipe to protect it from anything that could block the pipe such as mud, small rodents, etc. Once covered with earth and turf, it blends into the background. The lawn mower can go over as if nothing had happened.