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When waterproofing your basement, your water heater can remain a threat. A preventative solution must be found to not have the problem of the water heater flooding and further damaging the basement.
Here's what to do to protect your place from leaking water from a water heater.
FloodRing is a product that is easily installed around the water heater. It is a 4-inch high ring sealed to the floor that will contain any leaking water and redirect it to the drain.
This product is not very expensive and easy to install when installing your indoor drain system. This is especially beneficial because the water heater must be changed often during the life of the house, and often when it starts to sink it can be time to change it.
In many cases, the damage has already been done... Preventing water damage is better than healing.
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Mr. Plante, a homeowner residing in Nicolet, Quebec, noticed worrisome cracks in his basement floor. While seeking a solution online, he discovered our website. Impressed by our extensive repair options and past projects, he completed our contact form. Upon receiving his request, we contacted him to gather additional details and arrange a complimentary quote and inspection. Our expert, Dan, journeyed to Nicolet and conducted a thorough examination of the basement. He recommended installing a SuperSump sump pump system, along with an IceGuard and a LawnScape outlet, to effectively drain water from the basement and divert it away from the foundation. Mr. Plante accepted the proposal, and we scheduled the installation. Our team leader, Hernandito, initially excavated a trench outside for the exterior discharge line. Subsequently, he dug a pit in the basement and installed the SuperSump sump pump system. He then affixed the IceGuard to the discharge line, laid the line in the trench, refilled it with soil, and installed the LawnScape outlet. Finally, he filled the gap in the sump pump pit with cement. Thanks to the dedication of our team at Basement Systems Quebec, our client can now rest assured, free from concerns about water infiltration!
Mr. St-Laurent, a resident of Compton, Quebec, grappled with basement humidity issues. Turning to the internet for a solution, he discovered our website, which offered various remedies for basement moisture. Encouraged, he completed our request form. Promptly, we reached out to him, scheduling a complimentary quote and inspection. Our specialist, Jorge, conducted a thorough assessment of the troublesome basement. He proposed a solution comprising 153ft of WaterGuard interior basement drain, CleanSpace vapor barrier, a TripleSafe sump pump system, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and 40ft of SilverGlo insulation. Accepting Jorge's proposal, Mr. St-Laurent agreed to the installation date. Foreman Felix journeyed to Compton on the appointed day to commence the work. Initially, he installed the TripleSafe™ sump pump in a pit. Subsequently, he excavated a trench along the basement walls and laid the WaterGuard. Then, he applied SilverGlo insulation and the CleanSpace vapor barrier to cover all basement walls. Finally, he installed the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, connecting it to the sump pump, and filled all trenches with cement. With the dedicated efforts of our team at Basement Systems Quebec, Mr. St-Laurent can now bid farewell to worries about basement humidity.
Water was infiltrating in the joint between the floor and the wall in this basement in Bon-Conseil.
The floor under the floor slab was getting wet, which was evaporating and moistening the concrete, leaving traces. When traces of water are visible, it is because the water has found a way to penetrate your basement.
We solved the problem by installing an interior waterproofing solution consisting of an inside drain that we install on the perimeter of the foundation on the footing, as well as a sump pump system that evacuates the collected water far from your home.
Below you can find the before and after pictures of this job.
To repair a crack in a concrete wall effectively and permanently, it is necessary to use a product that will not harden and crack again. When this crack is not a structural problem, we seal it with a product called FlexiSpan.
First, we plug the crack with urethane to block water infiltration and close the crack. Then, the first sealant of polyurethane ether foam is applied to drain the water that is found inside to the dry well.
Finally, the FlexiSpan sealant is made of polyurethane and is a gray color. It is a product that once affixed, becomes rubbery. This allows the crack not to let the water penetrate the basement even if it increases with time. The well is closed to finalize the project.
Another dry basement and a repaired crack!