Winter Turns To Wet. Is your Basement Ready?

 No one can fully control the forces of nature but we can control how prepared we are when an unexpected flood occurs. Basement flooding is an issue that can be dealt with quickly and efficiently. Knowing what you’re up against is the first step. 

There are many ways that water can make its way into your basement such as the walls, floor, pipes, windows, and hatchway entrances.

What do I do?? 

 We believe every home is different and depending on the issue, the solution will vary.

• Wall Cracks: Small cracks that appear in your foundation walls are quite common and normally due to the natural curing process of concrete, these cracks aren’t considered a threat to your foundation. However, they can be a major problem if they begin to leak water into your basement or crawl space.
• At The Foundation Guys Inc., we recommend the FlexiSpan® Foundation Crack Repair System to repair those cracks in your wall. When we compare it to hydraulic types of cement or some epoxies, they are not able to stretch along with the movement of your foundation.

• Floor Cracks: One of the biggest challenges a homeowner faces is stopping water from rising through their basement floor.
• We recommend installing a lateral drainage system that collects the water from the crack and redirects it to your sump pump.

• Leaky Basement Windows: As materials age, they will begin to break down. And show signs of rust, corrosion, and decay.
• We handle this issue with the WellDuct® Basement Window System to redirect water to a perimeter drain or drywell.

• Leaky Pipes: Plumbing failure is a big factor when dealing with water-damaged homes. This type of issue can affect your walls, floors, and any sort of items stored in the flooded area.
  • We recommend two options:
    • Alarm systems for Sump Pumps- This will sound off right away letting you know when a flood occurs
    • Water Heater Flood Protection System- This is designed to collect the water from your water heater and direct it towards your perimeter drain.

 Home repair is such a significant investment, it’s worth your time to learn which options will work best to keep your basement space dry and usable.

 Our team of professional waterproofers is standing by to provide you with a customized, warrantied solution. To schedule a free, no-obligation basement waterproofing quote with one of our specialists, contact us by phone or e-mail today! Our Ontario service area includes Gloucester, Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, Nepean and many surrounding areas nearby.

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