Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Encapsualated crawl space in Saint-Eustache, Qc
Efflorescence= Moisture
Efflorescence which is the white powder seen in this picture, can occur very soon after exposure to moist or cool conditions or gradually, especially when it comes from within the concrete.
Rotten wood in Saint-Eustache
Because crawl spaces are often unsealed from the earth, excess moisture and humidity is a problem. And when wood has been exposed to moisture, it begins to rot, get moldy and might even become weak.
An inefficient sump pump in Saint-Eustache
Old sump pumps are not sealed and covered, which can increase the moisture in the area. In addition they are not powerful, and will not pump enough water during heavy rain periods.
Water infiltrating in a crawl space in Saint-Eustache
When the crawl space has water leakage, mold will always grow. Mold will not only affect the crawl space but the entire house as well.
Digging for our interior drain system
Here is the first step to WaterGuard installation. The crew must dig out along the inside perimeter of the foundation. The WaterGuard will capture the water seeping from the walls and the floors of the area.
SuperSump pump installed in Saint-Eustache
This photo shows the SuperSump sump pump system. This sump pump is designed to specifically handle the amount of water a basement gets during heavy rains. The SuperPump is able to pump out 2,220 gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head.
CleanSpace Water vapor installed
The CleanSpace membrane insulates the house from the ground to block the water vapor that seeps in to keep it from dampening the space and harming your building materials.
CleanSpace specifications
The CleanSpace membrane is bright white in which an antimicrobial additive is added to it in order to prevent the growth of mold. In addition it is odorless and very safe to use.
