Basement Waterproofing Case Studies: Recently Gutted Basement Discovers Moisture and Dampness in Lake of Bays, Ontario
Challenge
Homeowners with a recently gutted basement had a few surprises when they got to the bare bones. First, they discovered dampness and moisture were lingering in the area. Then, when they tore off the drywall, they found cracks in their foundation. They contacted Clarke Basement Systems to see what solution we could provide for them.
Solution
System Design Specialist Robert Langton determined that implementing a sub-floor drainage system would be an ideal method for this home. Using our WaterGuard® installation, foreman Jose Martinez and his crew placed this around the perimeter of the basement. Next, the SuperSump® was installed to connect to an external discharge line. Finally, they lined the basement area with our CleanSpace® vapour barrier that will guide water seepage down to the WaterGuard® system. All in all, the customers were very disappointed to discover they had water in their basement when gutting it but hiring CBS to properly waterproof it gave them confidence for their future renovations.
