Photo Album: Constant water infiltration problems in Saint-Pie, Qc

Mr. Richard had tried many times in the past to waterproof his basement, but he didn't think it was necessary to go with a more complete solution. But after a few springs and after seeing thaw water pooling in his basement, he decided to fix the problem permanently. Our team decided to install the WaterGuard drain at the bottom of the 4 foundation walls that will be attached to a high performance Sump Pump, an IceGuard and a LawnScape for the water outlet.

The basement was exposed and unprotected

Before investing in finishing your basement, you should equip yourself with the best sump pump protection available to protect your home from flooding caused by main pump failure, pump overload during torrential rain or a blackout.

Water infiltration on one of the foundation walls

Many basements are left unfinished in Quebec.

The condition of the walls before the work

Wall insulation was very minimal and contributed to energy loss and high heating bills.

WaterGuard drain installation in progress

This system collects the water and directs it to a sump pump, which drains it out of the basement.

Encapsulation of the 4 foundation walls

The client chose to cover the 4 walls of the basement for a guaranteed result that considerably reduced the level of humidity in the air. The protective coating is made of a heavy-duty 20 mil thick material. It is made of seven layers (a blend of high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene and two layers of polyester cord reinforcement).