Interior Waterproofing Supports a Complete Solution
An interior waterproofing system is part of the main solution to a basement leak repair.
Gaining Additional Waterproofing from
Inside the Building
Gaining Additional Waterproofing from Inside the Building
If exterior waterproofing and excavation is not possible, or excessive water streams are expected from time to time, interior weeping tile systems have proven to be an effective way to complete the waterproofing solution. However, one must keep in mind;
- Interior waterproofing does not guaranty stopping water from coming up through different areas of the concrete floor.
- Interior waterproofing on its own does not stop foundation deterioration.
- If the membrane is not sealed properly soil gases will leak inside the basement (i.e. Radon, sewer and more).
- The interior walls should be sealed with Crystalline Super Slurry.
Getting a Second Opinion
If you are experiencing basement leaks and the only advise you receive is for Interior waterproofing, give the Stay Dry team of professionals a call for a SECOND OPINION.
Interior Basement Waterproofing Solutions
Interior basement waterproofing solutions are right for certain homeowners, depending on some key factors. If you are faced with a wet or leaking basement, ensure that your basement waterproofing contractors has discussed these three factors with you;
- The leak cannot be fixed with an exterior solution due to personal preference for avoiding excavation outside, cost or damage to the landscaping
- The leak itself is not coming from the outside foundation walls but instead is due to water rising up through the floor due to hydrostatic pressure
- Your basement is not a living space and you want the more affordable solution.
How does an Interior Basement Waterproofing solution work?
Interior drainage systems usually involve adding a layer of crushed stone underneath the basement floor.
This allows for any water that collects where the basement foundation wall meets the floor to be drained to a sump well and pumped out of the house before it can do any damage.
Sump pumps should have a battery backup so that the system will pump during a power outage.
In addition to these steps, waterproofing a basement in Toronto with an interior system requires additional insulation to prevent rising moisture.
Install a layer of polystyrene insulation with a vapor barrier above the crushed stone so that any water or moisture below the floor cannot rise into the basement.
Interior waterproofing is best utilized in conjunction with an exterior solution to eliminate excess water and protect against damage from water surges.
Interior drainage systems usually involve adding a layer of crushed stone underneath the basement floor.
This allows for any water that collects where the basement foundation wall meets the floor to be drained to a sump well and pumped out of the house before it can do any damage.
Sump pumps should have a battery backup so that the system will pump during a power outage.
In addition to these steps, waterproofing a basement in Toronto with an interior system requires additional insulation to prevent rising moisture.
Install a layer of polystyrene insulation with a vapor barrier above the crushed stone so that any water or moisture below the floor cannot rise into the basement.
Interior waterproofing is best utilized in conjunction with an exterior solution to eliminate excess water and protect against damage from water surges.
In addition to these steps waterproofing a basement in Toronto with an interior system requires additional insulation to prevent rising moisture.
it is recommended to include a level of polystyrene insulation with a vapor barrier above the crushed stone so that any water or moisture below the floor cannot rise into the basement.