Renovation Work Finds a Basement Leak in Toronto, Ontario

A basement renovation is a commonplace to start for homeowners who are looking to increase their home’s value. It’s a great sales feature when you move on from your home, and it can add over 30% more space for you to use. But sometimes when you start to do work in your home, more problems can present themselves.

A homeowner in Toronto, Ontario, was finishing their basement when the contractor discovered several leaks. He recommended Clarke Basement Systems and the customer set up a date for a free inspection.

System Design Specialist Ron Monk met with the contractor and homeowner and inspected the basement. Since they have heated floors installed, jackhammering the foundation for a drain was out of the question.

Instead, Ron used our DryTrak® Drain System and Delta MS® Waterproofing Membrane to design a system that would keep the basement dry. DryTrak® was installed along the floor and wall joint to catch water without excavating and is non-invasive. Delta MS® encapsulates the walls and drains any water down to the DryTrak®. 

With a waterproofing system in place, the customers and their contractor are happy to continue the renovation. The basement is dry and warrantied, and they no longer need to worry about a flood in the basement.