Issues such as water seepage in basement or any other part within
the structure can’t be ignored. Reason why the issue can’t be ignored as it
could lead to flooding in the basement and mosquito infestation. Furthermore, constant
contact with seeped water could not only cause damage to the strength of the
foundation, but also to the furniture, equipment and goods kept in the room. There’re a number of causes due to which water
seepage takes place. The issue arises because of the formation of crevices and cracks
in the wall, hydrostatic pressure, leaky pipes, sewage backup, leaky window
well, inappropriate surface drainage, leaky or clogged gutters, etc.
Whatever the causes may be, the situation must be handled right
away. One of the most effective approaches to stop and prevent water seepage is
waterproofing. Furthermore, availing the services of a professional
waterproofing contractor, such as DryShield, is a smart approach and one of the
most convenient options for taking care of the abovementioned issue. As stated
before, DryShield is a professional waterproofing
contractor that has been in the business for two and a half decades. The
operational areas of the contractor are Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. Services
being offered by the contractor comprise basement wall crack repair, wet &
leaky basement repair, mould removal, sewage cleanup, dehumidification and waterproofing Toronto properties,
including residential and commercial.
The Offered Services
The contractor pays a visit to the properties in order to determine
the issue and its cause. Once the issue and its cause are determined, the
contractor provides the property owners with certain efficient techniques to deal
with the issue along with elaborated estimates. They inspect the basement along
with additional parts of the structure that might need waterproofing.
Situations
and Their Solutions
In case water is coming into the cellar through cracks, the
contractor utilizes waterproof coatings to seal them. For cracks in poured
concrete basement walls, the contractor fills and seals the crevices with the
aid of polyurethane or epoxy injection method.
In case the issue is arising due to hydrostatic pressure, improper
grading, etc, they resort to external waterproofing. Also, they resort to internal
waterproofing in order to control the flow of water within the cellar. This
method is applied once the water has already got into the cellar walls. They
install weeping tiles to route the seeped water from the cellar to sump pit. Once
the seeped water is collected in the pit, the float switch activates the sump
pump. Then, the sump pump takes the accumulated water away and pumps it out of
the structure via discharge pipes.
