Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: A whole waterproofing job in this basement in Magog,

A smell of dampness that worsened over time and caused discomfort in our client's house. The causes An inefficient sump pump system, water seeping under the footing and through the foundation walls of his basement and mold on the walls. The solutions Our experts installed a WaterGuard interior drain that was connected to a second SmartSump sump pump system. This way, if there is water infiltration, the water ends up in the WaterGuard and it will direct it to the SmartSump. Then they laid a drainage mat on the gravel floor. Its function is to direct the surface water towards the sump pump. They added the TerraBlock insulation sheets to the drainage mat in order to insulate the floor of the house and allow for some comfort when moving. Finally, they applied our CleanSpace coating on top of the TerraBlock. The three combined (Drainage Mat, TerraBlock and CleanSpace) form a perfect trio for insulating and waterproofing the basement. With this complete and permanent solution, Mrs. Tremblay will no longer have any moisture problems. She will have a dry basement at all times.

Water infiltration in the basement

Our client regularly had water infiltration on the floor of her basement. These passed through the joint between the walls and the foundation footing.

Inefficient sump pump system

His sump pump could not remove all the water. It was not sufficient alone.

Drainage mat

On the gravel floor, a drainage mat has been laid to direct surface water to the sump pump system.

TerraBlock insulation sheets

Then, on top of the drainage mat, TerraBlock insulation sheets were laid to insulate the floor of the house and add comfort when moving.

CleanSpace coating + Sanidry dehumidifier

Finally, the CleanSpace coating is installed over the TerraBlock sheets with 20 mil thick. It protects the TerraBlock and the drainage mat underneath, it has 7 layers of different materials including polyethylene and gives a clear and luminous appearance. A dehumidifier has been added to regulate the low humidity level.