The Right Systems for Finishing Your Basement

A basement finishing system will make sure you get many years of enjoyment from your finished basement and help you avoid costly repairs later on.

The Components of a Basement Finishing System

• Basement Waterproofing

• Before you begin to finish your basement, you must waterproof it. A good basement waterproofing system will have adequate piping to lead any water that enters your basement to a drain or sump pump.

• Flooring

• Moisture can get into your basement from cracks in the floor or from condensation that forms when warm interior air meets the cool concrete.  Install a proper plastic sub-floor, not wood, to keep moisture down and avoid water damage to your basement flooring.

• Walls

• Walls are also susceptible to water leaks and condensation. A wooden stud wall and wooden paneling are easily damaged by moisture if your walls are not protected by a wall system that works like a vapour barrier and insulates at the same time.

• Basement Air System

• Even if you do it yourself, a basement leak repair can be a costly and difficult undertaking.  Fortunately, you can make it so you will never need to worry about repairing a leaky basement again. 

The Clarke Basement Finishing System

The basement finishing professionals at Clarke Basement Systems have the options you need to keep you basement warm and dry.

• Waterproofing Solutions

Clarke has a full range of basement waterproofing products, including:

• WaterGuard – A clog-free piping system
• Sump Pumps – Including the SuperSump, the TripleSafe Sump Pump System and the UltraSump Sump Pump
• WellDuct – Drains water from window wells to your basement waterproofing system.

• Floor Systems

• - Thermal Dry Flooring System: a waterproof membrane that covers your basement floor and creates a moisture barrier between the cold damp floor and your living area

  - Thermal Dry Floor Matting: Use it unfinished as a basement sub-floor or add a designer touch with mats finished in carpet, tile and even wood.

• Wall Systems

• - ThermalDry Basement Wall System: Keeps moisture out, heat in and is ideal for finishing with a stud wall. BrightWall Panelling System

  - If you don’t plan to finish your walls, the BrightWall paneling system is an attractive wall vapour barrier and insulator.

• Air Systems

• - SaniDry Air System – Eliminates damp, musty odours with a powerful dehumidifier that filters your air and never needs to be emptied.

Contact Clarke Basement Systems today and arrange for a free inspection and estimate to determine the best basement finishing systems for your needs.  Make sure you ask them to help you out with your plan and get all the benefits of a well-finished basement.