Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Water infiltration in the basement during the thaw in Lévis.

Mrs. Robin from Lévis underwent water infiltration in the basement when the snow melted. When she met our waterproofing specialist, he learned that the client had her French drain changed 10 years ago (in 2009), but that never solved the problem. It is not pleasant to have such a problem for several years in a house. You lose significantly the value of the house and its usable space. One solution that would solve the problem once and for all is to install an interior waterproofing system, therefore an interior French drain (jogging drain) which is connected to a good sump pump system. Advantages: - Easy to install. - Intercept and evacuate water before it reaches the living space. - Accessible at all times to for inspection and cleanings.

Water infiltration through the wall

Wall infiltrations include infiltrations from wall cracks, penetrations in the piping, flooding of window sinks, condensation and other various sources.

Collecting the water flowing from the walls

To resolve current and future infiltration problems that come from the wall, an interior French drain that installs at the foot of the foundation and that contains spacers on the ledge will collect water from the wall without picking up debris and dirt.

Andrei installs insulation panels

Foamax insulation panels are designed for basement walls that transmit cold in the basement in winter and create condensation in summer.

Installation of the foundation drain

Once the trench has been dug and the insulation installed on the walls, the team installs the WaterGuard drain in the trench and then covers it with gravel to help filter the water.

SuperSump system

The SuperSump system is a coating of sump pumps that is resistant, waterproof and efficient. It drains the collected water automatically.

Foamax wall insulation

Foamax insulation panels have a vapor barrier on the back to block water vapor and a white finish on the front to illuminate the basement and provide a lighter finish.