Basement Waterproofing Case Studies: Finished Basement Floods in Loretto, Ontario
Challenge
A new home purchase is an exciting experience, especially when that home comes with a bonus. Sometimes that bonus could be a pool, an extra parking spot, or even marble countertops. For a family in Loretto, Ontario, their bonus was a finished basement.
They had just moved into the house and were excited to use the extra living space, but unfortunately, they discovered a water seepage issue. The water was ruining the walls and floor, and the customer was frustrated and concerned about the home's value.
Solution
They reached out to Clarke Basement Systems, looking for a solution and met with System Design Specialist Kayton Zarhloul at their home. Kayton inspected their basement and designed a system to stop the flow of water and keep their basement dry.
Foreman Dave Jackson started the installation by excavating the perimeter of the basement and laying down our WaterGuard® Drain System. He connected that to our TripleSafe® Sump Pump and installed an IceGuard® Discharge Line to prevent a backup due to freezing. Our TripleSafe® system includes an UltraSump® Battery Backup to keep things working in the event of a power outage. To catch any water that comes in from the walls, CleanSpace® Vapour Barrier was installed.
The customers are thrilled that they can finally use their house as a home. They don't need to worry about any more flooding and can work on adding a bathroom to their basement.