Basement Waterproofing

How To Waterproof A Basement

Most water enters the basement from hydrostatic pressure at floor/ wall joint or up thru floor cracks.  To relieve this pressure a drain is installed sub- floor around perimeter and drained into sump pit.

Typically, the basement waterproofing installation process is as follows:

• The inside perimeter of the floor is cut about 14 inches from the wall. A trench is excavated and cleared of all debris.

• The lowest course of block is drilled at every core pocket to release and remove the entrapped water. This step is not necessary with field stone or poured concrete walls

• The Grate Drain is laid in the trench and pitched towards the sump pit(s). A footing flange specific to your foundation is installed against the wall. All subfloor voids are then filled with 1 1/2” washed gravel.

• A vapor barrier is installed over the excavated trench and the floor is re-cemented to its original level.

• The water is then discharged away from the house to a small drywell with a bubble pot and freeze guard.

• We also waterproof stone foundations.

We have discovered the very best waterproofing products because our warranty holds us responsible.

• WiseAire Dehumidifiers (Aprilaire)

• Grate Drain (Grate Products)

• Ibasement (Grate Products)

• Crawlshield (Grate Products)

All our work is fully licensed and insured. A list of area references is available upon request.

For information pertaining to your specific situation, please call us to arrange for a FREE inspection and estimate with a Wet Basement Solutions Waterproofing representative.