Waterproof Finished Basements - Prevent Expensive Repairs

Finished basements provide additional living space in your home and cottage. They're great for entertaining house guests or simply for relaxing. A wet or leaky basement can literally "put a damper" on your comfort. It will not only destroy your beautiful decor and furnishings but could also affect the structural integrity of your home.

Waterproofing is a critical first step for basement finishing projects. It will help you avoid serious health issues and unexpected restoration expenses.

How to Prevent Leaks and Flooding in a Finished Basement

• Install a sump pump: Water from the soil, vapour condensation, pipe leaks and moisture on the windows can lead to a wet or damp basement. A sump pump will drain water safely away from your foundation eliminating the risk of water accumulation and damage.
• Put in a waterproof subfloor: This will prevent water seepage through basement floor cracks or vapour condensation from causing dampness and mould.
• Insulate your walls with a vapour barrier: Basement walls are susceptible to wetness and moisture, which will damage the wooden panelling. A waterproof wall system ensures this doesn't happen.
• Get a basement air system: Installing a powerful dehumidifier will reduce humidity and moisture build up, plus filter the air.

Clarke Basement Systems has extensive experience with waterproofing basements and crawl spaces. Our state-of-the-art solutions for finished basements will keep your space dry and comfortable, and preserve your furnishings and other precious belongings.

Clarke Basement Systems Solutions for Maintaining a Warm and Dry Finished Basement

• Our plastic Thermal Dry Basement Floor Matting is a water-and-mould-resistant basement sub-floor that facilitates air flow below the floor, preventing water vapour condensation. This not only keeps carpeting dry and warm, it also makes it last longer.
• DryTak baseboard system for monolithic floors channels water directly to the sump pump. It is the least intrusive finished basement waterproofing solution and doesn't affect the structural foundation.
• Thermal Dry Tiled Floor System creates an effective moisture barrier, and warm and dry base for carpet or tile. It also discourages the growth of mould and mildew in your carpet.
• Foundation supports like The Reinforcer stops walls from bowing while FlexiSpan® Wall Crack Repair System (patented by Basement Systems) repairs cracks to prevent any leaks.
• 3-in-1 Thermal Dry Wall System is perfect for a stud wall. It stops water vapour, drains wall leaks and reflects 90% of the heat back into your basement, thus reducing energy costs.
• Affordable solutions like BrightWall® Panelling System includes 4' x 8' sheets of plastic panelling that give a clean, bright, semi-finished look while preventing water vapour from permeating your basement walls. Leaks will drain down to a water management system.
• WellDuct keeps water from building up in your window well by draining it through your existing drainage system.
• Powerful SaniDry Air System eliminates damp, musty odours by dehumidifying and filtering the air more effectively than standard models.
• High performance SuperSump, TripleSafe System or UltraSump eliminate any risk of water logging.

You can count on Clarke Basement Systems expertise to remedy all kinds of wet basement and crawl space problems. Plus our products and workmanship come with a 100% Customer Satisfaction guarantee and warranties backed by the Basement Systems National Network of Waterproofing Specialists. Financing is also available.