Photo Album: Waterproofing and encapsulating a basement in Pointes-Aux-Trembles, Qc

When Mrs. Sylvie from Pointes-Aux-Trembles contacted us last year, we got informed that her basement was flooding, although she had already a sump pump. The most effective way to protect your basement from water that leaks in from outside the foundation is to install an interior drain and sump pump system. Our patented WaterGuard drain system available is a hidden interior drain that captures water before it reaches the basement floor. The water is piped to a sump pump which is the TripleSafe pump, in this case, that automatically discharges the water outside your house. In addition, installing a CleanSpace membrane, water vapor will stop from flowing up to the soil, and into the entire house. Hence moisture will be reduced and the place will be dry again.

Open sump pump

Open sump pump is not a good idea; it actually lets all the moisture and bacteria to spread outside the basement and inside the entire house also.

Water on the floors in a basement in Pointes-Aux-Trembles

As you can see here, the floors were humid, which is a sign of water infiltration.

Moisture presence

Organic materials like paper, fabric, wood and leather will attract basement mold if they remain wet for more than a day or two.

Basement was used as a living area

Many types of mold will have spores that can be inhaled and cause respiratory issues or trigger allergies.

EPS boards used as insulation by our client

The strength of those materials is poor, prone to cracking, insulation shedding phenomenon is relatively common, and will not insulate the area properly.

Dangers of water in basements

A wet basement is a safety hazard. Standing in water while handling any electrical device can cause shock or electrocution.

Inspecting the area

During inspection, our team will determine the cause of water infiltration, and locate the areas needed to install our waterproofing system.

Installing an interior drainage system

The most effective way to protect your basement from water that leaks in from outside the foundation is to install an interior drain and sump pump system.

WaterGuard installed

Installing the WaterGuard Indoor Drain System allows water to be intercepted no matter where it enters. The WaterGuard is installed in every corner of your home.

TripleSafe sump pump installation

The TripleSafe Sump Pump System provides three-in-one waterproofing protection. Each system also includes a battery backup pump that's capable of pumping more than 12,000 gallons on a single charge.

Installation of the CleanSpace membrane

Installing a CleanSpace membrane, water vapor will stop from flowing up to the soil, and into the entire house. Hence moisture will be reduced and the place will be dry again.

Flexispan injected

This patented crack repair system has been developed after years of research, the FlexiSpan system is an alternative to epoxy injection, another crack-sealing technique sometimes used by contractors.