Make Waterproofing Part of Basement Remodelling

Eliminate the Risk of Leaks and Floods in Your Home

Planning a basement remodelling? It’s wise to include waterproofing. Leaks and floods could destroy everything you’ve built and cost you money in repairs. Not being in a low lying area doesn’t guarantee you won’t be faced with water damage. Foundation cracks, condensation and faulty plumbing can also cause leaks.

Clarke Basement Systems can help make your basement remodelling a satisfying and stress-free experience. As basement and crawlspace specialists, we have a range of new generation products that will keep your home warm and dry for years to come.

Waterproofing during basement remodelling is easier, more effective and less expensive when compared to the cost of repair.

Our Waterproofing Tips for Basement Remodelling

• Sump pump installation: Water can leak into your basement through the soil, vapour condensation, pipe leaks and moisture on windows. Our high performance SuperSump, TripleSafe System or UltraSump will keep it dry.
• Waterproof subfloor: Water seepage through foundation cracks and lack of proper grading or condensation is fairly common. We have a variety of solutions:
  
  • Thermal Dry Basement Floor Matting is a plastic, water-and-mould-resistant basement sub-floor facilitating air flow and preventing water vapour condensation. It also keeps carpeting dryer and warmer and makes it lasts longer.
  • DryTak baseboard system for monolithic floors is least intrusive and doesn’t affect the foundation structurally. It channels all water directly to the sump pump.
  • Thermal Dry Tiled Floor System is an effective moisture barrier. It acts as a warm and dry base for carpet or tile discouraging mould and mildew.
• Vapour barrier insulation for basement walls: Basement walls are prone to wetness and moisture. This can destroy wooden panelling. Our 3-in-1 Thermal Dry Wall System or BrightWall® Panelling System channel water away from your walls.
• Window wells: Prevent moisture from your window wells from entering your basement. Use WellDuct to direct water from windows to your existing drainage system.
• Wall and floor crack repair: Cracks can lead to bowing walls, water seepage, and shifting and sinking of the foundation. The Reinforcer stops bowing walls while our galvanized steel foundation supports add stability. We also offer the FlexiSpan® Wall Crack Repair System to remedy all gaps or breaks.
• Basement air system: The powerful SaniDry Air System eliminates damp, musty odours usually associated with a basement by dehumidifying and filtering the air more effectively.