How to Stop and Prevent Water Seepage in Basement?

Water seepage in basement is a common occurrence nowadays. Constant exposure to water could cause damage to the stability of the foundation as well as the goods kept in the underground room. Also, the situation could lead to flooding in the basement. Furthermore, water seeping into the basement could cause damage to the walls and wooden items.

The situation could turn a dry & habitable underground space into a leaky & wet basement. Also, a wet & leaky basement could cause mosquito, mould and mildew infestation. Besides that, the situation could, after a while, undermine the foundation.

Technique to Tackle the Situation   

Basement waterproofing is one of the most efficient techniques of dealing with the aforementioned situation. The technique is useful in directing the water from the exterior, thus, averting water seepage through cellar walls. It makes and keeps the underground room dry all through the year.   

Furthermore, there’re actually two methods to perform basement waterproofing. It can be performed internally (within the cellar) as well as externally (outside the cellar). Both methods and their procedures are described below.

Internal Waterproofing

It is known as water management or control solution as it makes no attempt to obstruct the water from getting into the cellar walls. Preferably, it controls and changes the flow of water once it has got into the cellar walls.  

Also, in this method, the work is performed within the basement. Furthermore, in this method, an internal drainage system is installed within the cellar. This system draws water away that has already got into the cellar walls and sends it through the weeping tiles that are installed around the foundation footings. The weeping tiles are then connected to sump pit. They send the water from the cellar to sump pit. Lastly, the water accumulated in the sump pit is pumped outside the cellar by sump pump.

Furthermore, in this method, sealants are applied on the cellar walls and floors with the objective to prevent water and moisture from getting seeped into the cellar walls and floors. Also, the sealants prevent mould and mildew growth. They avert moisture from seeping into the additional parts of the property.

External Waterproofing

This method involves excavation of ground near the property. The work is performed outside the basement. Also, this method is known as positive side waterproofing as it takes care of the hydrostatic pressure and obstructs the water from getting into the cellar.

In this method, waterproof bonding membranes or polymers are applied on the exterior walls of the basement. Also, an exterior drainage system is installed along with dimple board that prevents moisture (from outside) from getting into the cellar and routes water into the weeping tiles.

In order to install the drainage system, a trench is dug around the periphery of basement walls. The weeping tiles are actually perforated pipes that direct water to storm drain.  Lastly, the excavated ground is backfilled and the region is graded in order to lead water away from the foundation.

Information Resource and the Implementers

More information about both the techniques can be received by consulting with professional waterproofing contractors toronto, like us. We, DryShield, are cognizant of the techniques, their procedures, advantages and applications.

Our workforce inspects the basement and additional parts of the building that need repair and waterproofing.  During basement inspection, they recognize the issue and the cause of it. After identifying the cause, they recommend the most appropriate repair method and waterproofing technique that is required to deal with the situation. The implementation process of the suggested method begins only after the approval.