Full Waterproofing System for a Home in Toronto, ON

A home in Toronto, Ontario, had groundwater seepage located in the split basement. The water was coming through cracks in the foundation wall. They recently renovated the basement, and there was damage to the walls and flooring previously installed. There was a concern for mould and that the homeowner was losing living space and with a small child, they were concerned about the health effects.

The customer called Clarke Basement Systems and spoke to Ron Monk who explained exactly what would need to be done to waterproof the home. Jose Martinez and the team came in and installed a Waterguard around the full perimeter of the walls to capture water and ensure the whole basement stays dry. Water is directed to the TripleSafe™ Sump System to ensure it ejects from the home and the basement remains dry all the time. WaterGuard® ports allow for inspection and service of the system if necessary. The ThermalDry® Wall membrane was installed to create a vapour barrier that protects the finished walls installed in front of it and help to reduce relative humidity. The IceGuard® was introduced to ensure that the basement doesn’t flood if the discharge line becomes blocked or frozen. This waterproofing system provides the customer with a dry basement allowing for the refinishing of the basement. They can reclaim the living space and have a dry basement for their child. A dry, healthy basement translates into a healthy home.