Finishing Your Basement Talk To Basement Waterproofing Pros Before You Start

Finishing your basement can almost double the living space in your home. All the extra space any homeowner needs is right below their feet. Just think about the possibilities

• a home entertainment centre.
• a pool room.
• a workroom.
• additional bedrooms.
• complete living quarters with kitchen, living room and washroom.

The benefits of basement finishing are too numerous to list. Not only will your living space increase, so will the value of your home.

However, it’s not as simple as it sounds. Finishing your basement is a significant investment of time and money and you need to protect that investment.

Basement walls and floors are made of concrete, which cracks over time. Moisture in the earth outside can leak into your basement through cracks in basement walls and floors. If you do not waterproof your basement before finishing it, the results could be devastating:

• Drywall damage.
• Rot and damage to wood studs and furniture.
• Water damage to your belongings.
• Mold, mildew and the odours and unhealthy environment that go with them.
• Dirt, debris and insects that come in with the water from outside.

To prevent these problems from happening and get the most from the additional space in your basement, you need to find a trustworthy, professional basement waterproofing specialist.

• Wood rot – damp wood attracts bacteria that feeds on the wood, slowly weakening the wood that supports your walls or floors.
• Mold & Mildew – spores are constantly present in the air but are not a real problem until they find a nice damp spot to germinate – then they become a health hazard throughout your home.
• Wall damage – ongoing leaks in walls slowly make cracks larger.

The basement waterproofing experts at Clarke Basement Systems know how to fix basement leaks, waterproof your basement and get it ready for finishing.

Clarke offers a full range of basement waterproofing solutions to prevent it from happening again:

• Thermal Dry Basement Floor Matting – keeps moisture and cold away from carpets and other flooring
• Thermal Dry Tiled Floor System – waterproof your floor and have the look of ceramic tile.
• Wall Systems - Including the Thermal Dry Wall System and the BrightWall Panelling System, keeps water out and stops condensation from forming.
• Air Systems – to dehumidify the air and keep your basement dry.
• Sump Pumps – get the water out and away from your basement

Clearly Clarke has the basement waterproofing solutions to allow you to finish your basement with the peace of mind of knowing it will stay warm and dry.

Clarke’s waterproofing professionals service Southern Ontario and the GTA, including: Toronto, North York, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Thornhill, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Concord.

Contact Clarke Basement Systems today to set up a free site inspection and estimate and protect your finished basement before you start.