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Waterproofing: The New Way
Steps to a Dry Basement
Call Eco Seal Canada:
Contact our team to schedule an appointment and discuss your leak issues.
Injection of Waterproofing Compound:
Our experts will inject a specialized waterproofing compound directly into the wall where the leak is located.
Leak Sealed:
The compound seals the leak effectively, providing a long-lasting solution.
Advantages of the New Way
With Eco Seal Canada's innovative approach, there's no need for excavating around the basement, no destruction of your landscape, and no prolonged delays in completing the work. The New Way offers several key benefits:
Easy:
Our streamlined process ensures minimal disruption to your daily life.
Cost-Effective:
Save money with our efficient and affordable solution. Saving you 1000's of dollars by not having to tear up your landscaping. Sealing done from the inside like it should be - not the outside.
Quick Completion:
Most leaks can be fixed on the same day, allowing you to enjoy a dry basement without the wait. Done in hours not days!
Waterproofing: The Old Way
Steps to a Dry Basement
1. Excavation
The most labor-intensive part of the job is excavation. Heavy equipment is used to remove soil and debris to the full wall height down to the footings, exposing the weeping tile. This can be up to eight feet deep. The excavation area is cleared several feet wide to allow technicians to work and can span the length of one wall or the entire house perimeter.
2. Wall Cleaning & Examination
Once the exterior foundation is exposed, the area is power washed to remove soil and any loose concrete. This allows experts to identify and address the root of your water infiltration problems by examining the foundation for cracks or other openings.
3. Repair Foundation Cracks
Cracks and holes in the foundation walls are filled with high-strength hydraulic cement, restoring structural integrity. This material typically hardens within a couple of hours and can be smoothed with a trowel.
4. Liquid Membrane Installation
A liquid membrane is trowel-applied to provide waterproof protection to foundation walls, footings, and other construction materials. This rubberized asphalt finish helps bridge cracks and holes, offering additional protection against water infiltration.
5. Glass Fabric Application
An open weave glass fabric, is applied for extra protection against rotting, mildew, and water wicking. Its bright yellow color ensures complete coverage of the coating compound by revealing any exposed areas during application.
6. Aqua-Bloc Second Coat
A second layer of Aqua-Bloc liquid membrane is added for enhanced protection of the foundation.
7. Installation of Drain Tile
To relieve excessive pressure on the foundation walls, a weeping tile system is installed to drain off water. This system includes layers of washed gravel, perforated PVC pipe that drains away from the house, and filtration fabric to prevent dirt from clogging the system.
8. The Final Layers
The final steps involve covering the weeping tile with 16 inches of gravel and backfilling the entire excavation area with soil.