Basement Waterproofing in British Columbia
Why is basement waterproofing so important?
Most BC homes have a crawl space or basement. Without proper protection, water will migrate around the foundation and infiltrate into the basement, leaving you with a damp, moldy, and unhealthy area to live with.
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- Basements are the lowest point of any building, which is also where any rainwater or groundwater will collect. Without proper foundation protection, that water will find a way into the basement, causing problems. Molds and mildew will grow, damage to the carpet and walls will occur, and whoever lives in that building will not be happy!
- No matter the type of waterproofing coating or membrane installed in Victoria, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Whistler, Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Kamloops or other British Columbia areas, if the water around the foundation cannot drain away, problems will arise. Excess hydrostatic pressure, the force a standing body of water exerts, will eventually find a weak spot in the foundation and start to seep into the basement.
- Typical systems include 4 perforated drain tile around the perimeter of the foundation. The primary disadvantage with exterior drain tile is the need to maintain these systems. If the system is not cleaned out (about every five years) it can be prone to failure. Like most products for your home, maintenance is required.
- With any type of waterproofing system, drainage is the key to keeping that foundation dry. Simply trying to seal the water out with coatings only will not solve the problem!
- Island & Interior Basement Systems has a wide variety of drainage membranes and waterproofing systems all designed to provide you with a trouble-free basement, that is dry and healthy. Drainage is the key to waterproofing!
- Contact Island & Interior Basement Systems to find out how we can help you. We guarantee our work!
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