What Is The Best Basement Waterproofing System?

If your basement isn’t waterproofed, a variety of costly issues arise, from damaging mold build-up to full-scale flooding. Homeowners incur thousands of dollars in repairs, and basement water damage could also cause foundational issues. Fortunately, property owners have a range of cost-effective solutions at their disposal, but what is the best basement waterproofing system for your Brampton home?

Exterior Waterproofing

Exterior waterproofing is one of the most effective moisture aversion methods in the industry. If you want to waterproof your basement, contractors will need to dig and expose the bottom of your basement’s footings from the outside.

Next, the walls are washed, dried, and sealed using a waterproof material. New tiling or sheeting will usually be placed on the other side of the waterproof material.

Elements in the soil might adversely impact some waterproof materials. Consequently, it’s wiser to use a polymer-based waterproofing material on the exterior that is naturally resistant to contaminants outside of the home.

Interior Waterproofing

If your home has a basement, it’s critical to avoid moisture build-up and flooding. Interior waterproofing is considered another effective method for reducing your chances of water-related basement damage.

Contractors use a range of coating materials to protect the surfaces in your basement. It is done to ensure that moisture doesn’t accumulate in hard-to-reach places and create more significant problems for your property in the long-run.

If a massive amount of water enters your property, the coating will not be able to prevent further issues from developing. If you only have interior waterproofing, though, it’s essential to avoid extensive leaks.

Backwater Valve

While a backwater valve is not technically a ‘waterproofing’ tool, it is a useful mechanism if you want to keep your basement dry. Your sewer might ‘back up’ and push water into your basement, for example. Plumbers can install a backwater valve in the pipe or piping system, which ensures this backflow of water doesn’t occur.

The design of the valve is specifically built to ensure that water is only able to flow one way in the passage. It can also prevent water from overflowing, for example, via sinks, toilets, and other pipe outlets.

Sump Pump Installation

As water collects in the sump basin, a sump pump will divert the liquid and pump it away from problematic areas near your basement. It is a useful tool for property owners that experience issues with water build-up in certain areas near or within their basements.

A sump pump will generally have both a power source and a backup battery since adverse weather conditions are when it needs to be most reliable.

Installing a sump pump can be a complicated process. Contact our experienced team at UPR to ensure that your sump pump is installed correctly and ready for action.

Weeping Tile

A weeping tile is a pipe that collects water and redirects it to a drainage system. As water collects around the foundation of your basement, for example, your weeping tile will redirect it to the sump drain for collection or disbursement. A sump pump will then divert the water into nearby water wells or other suitable areas.

It is another drainage method that can help property owners avoid water damage in their basements. While this isn’t an effective waterproofing method by itself, it can be effective in keeping your family and basement dry during rainy periods of the year.

Basement Crack Repair

A basement crack can lead to serious waterproofing problems around your house. If your basement currently has holes or cracks in the foundation or walls, it might permit the flow of water. Your basement is underground, so it is much more likely to be exposed to the water table or moisture build-up.

It’s critical to fix any leaks that arise as quickly as possible. Our team at UPR has years of experience helping clients fix basement cracks and vulnerabilities promptly. It’s best to tackle this problem as soon as you notice it—otherwise, the next rainfall might spell trouble than you anticipated.

Window Well

Window wells are useful features if you want to add a natural light source to a dingy basement. By digging down to the bottom of your window and creating a secure well that separates the earth from the glass, property owners enjoy the benefits of natural sunlight without having the entry points above the surface line.

It’s essential that a professional team constructs window wells. An incorrectly installed window well can lead to severe flooding in your basement. Contact UPR if you’re looking to add natural sunlight to your basement without increasing the risk of water interior damage.

Internal Waterproofing vs External Waterproofing Options

As you can see, there are various waterproofing options available to property owners to waterproof their basements effectively. While exterior waterproofing is the best way to prevent large scale flooding, interior waterproofing is also necessary to prevent damage from smaller amounts of moisture build-up and unwanted mould growth.

Many homeowners in Brampton focus on the exterior waterproofing exclusively, but a minimal amount of internal moisture quickly results in mildew, mold, and a host of other problems that can extend well beyond the basement into the rest of your home.

Don’t underestimate the importance of sealing or treating your basement walls and floors.

External Waterproofing Protects Your Home & Your Foundation

Your home’s foundation is one of its most critical elements. A damaged foundation can result in devastating consequences for other parts of your property—like your walls, ceilings, floors, and other elements that rely on a sturdy foundation in your home.

External waterproofing is the only viable method for preventing foundational damage, for example.

If you don’t have any experience in plumbing or waterproofing, seek the help of an expert for this kind of installation. At UPR, we work closely to provide advice on proper waterproofing techniques and strategies. Our team in Brampton can help you mitigate the risks associated with foundation damage.

A Combination of Internal & External Methods Ensure a Protected Home

For the best protection for your home, it’s wise to employ a comprehensive approach. While external waterproofing is a necessity if you want to protect your home’s foundation, using internal methods also helps to avoid smaller issues. A combination of waterproofing methods is the ideal way to reduce the risk of flooding in your basement.

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