Water Seepage Threatens Basement in Toronto, Ontario

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Nothing is worse than going into your basement to retrieve something, only to find all of your belongings soaking wet. It’s an unfortunate situation that can be quite costly or destroy an important family heirloom. 

A customer in Toronto, Ontario, reached out to Clarke Basement Systems after he discovered that not only were his belongings wet, but there was potential for mould problems too.

System Design Specialist Ben Wallis met with the customer and designed a waterproofing solution that would save their basement and protect their belongings. Foreman Dave Jackson and his crew installed a WaterGuard® Drain System to catch and drain groundwater seeping into the basement. To encapsulate and insulate the space, we used ThermalDry™ Wall Membrane. Catching the water is one thing, but to remove the water, a SuperSump® Sump Pump and IceGuard® Discharge Line were installed. Lastly, since mould was threatening the structure, an Aprilaire® MoistureLoc Dehumidifier was installed to keep the relative humidity below 55%.

The customer is thrilled that they can finally use their basement again and no longer have to worry about their belongings being ruined. Their home is protected, and mould doesn’t stand a chance!

Melting Snow Causes Surface Water in Repair Shop in Toronto, ON

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A car repair shop in Toronto, Ontario has many cars coming in and out. In the winter the snow and slush melts and causes the garage floor to flood. The business owner and employees had to push the water to one small drain far away, taking time away from the customers. The business owner wanted a solution that would benefit the company and avoid loss of time.

The owner called Clarke Basement Systems and spoke to Claude Mathieu, who explained the process to our solution. Don Clarke and the team came in and installed interior and exterior TrenchDrain® Drainage System and a SuperSump® Premier sump pump system. The TrenchDrain® captures the melting snow and water and drains it into the SuperSump. The TrenchDrain® was located in the floor at floor level in areas that the snow and slush would melt off the cars. The owner and employees no longer waste valuable time dealing with pooling surface water. 

Exterior Waterproofing in Toronto, ON

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A home in Toronto, Ontario had water entering through the foundation wall slowly. It was leaking in through the side and front walls making the space in the basement unhealthy and smelly. As most water leaking situations, the family was uncomfortbale and wanted to get it fixed before it got worse. 

The homeowner called Clarke Basement Systems and talked to Rob Malcomson, who explained everything that was going to be done to the home. Don Clarke and his team came in and dug out the areas where the water was coming through. They did an entire exterior waterproofing. They installed Liquid rubber on the wall to cover any cracks and leaks, drainage matting on the walls to direct any water away from the home and back into the ground. New weepers were installed on the outside of the home to relieve any pressure against the wall. When they completed the waterproofing they filled in the hole and gave the customer the guarantee there would no longer be leakage. The Basement is now dry, with no water entry!