Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Fixing flood problems and waterproofing the basement in Otterburn Park, Qc

Hydrostatic pressure is the outward and downward pressure caused by standing water pushing against any object or surface that blocks it. The water will eventually infiltrate through various locations including concrete pores, cracks if present, wall and footing joints In order to solve this problem in Otterburn Park, our specialist recommended the installation of the WaterGuard interior drain which is more efficient than the installation of an external French drain. And with the SuperSump pump system, water is collected and flushed away from your home.

Water infiltration problem in Outterburn Park

This client has contacted us because the water situated around his basement exerts a force so powerful that the water seeps through the floor joists and porous concrete.

Water leakage

This house’s basement walls were built partially below the water table, which was causing cracks in walls, and flood in the basement.

Signs of water leakage

You can see on the floors, signs of water penetration such as this white powder known as efflorescence.

Fiberglass insulation used previously by our client

This insulation form is not efficient, and will not block moisture, nor stop water infiltration!

Here is another picture showing clearly water residues

Water seepage is very bad, and will ruin all resident’s belongings

Building a system that blocks water infiltration and resists hydrostatic pressure

Our interior drainage system will solve water seepage problems.

Final result of the WaterGuardinstallation

Once installed and covered with concrete, this system blends into the decor.

SuperSump pump installed

This pump was selected as the best from amongst nearly 50 models. It pumps 2220 gallons per hour from a 8-foot discharge head (43gpm) efficiently and gently.