What are Basement Waterproofing Systems?
What are basement waterproofing systems and how do they work? For answering that question it will help to first take a look at historically conventional basement waterproofing and the way it was supposed to work.
If you imagine how a basement is first built, when the house it is sited in was first conceived, then basically the following happens:
A big hole in the ground is dug, the footer or foundations are laid, the walls of the basement are built and then the rest of the house follows.
The important point to note is the first one in the list above - that big hole in the ground. The construction of basement walls invariably leaves a void on the exterior which requires backfilling. Loose backfill is used to fill in the gap. No matter how well the backfill is compacted, it is still backfill and water seeks the places of little resistance.
Water will constantly ooze into this area. The conventional basement waterproofing system provides some form of drainage pipe for this water to drain away, but the problem with this is that often these pipes get silted up. The water is naturally bringing all sorts of suspension with it. The system can overload if the pipes get over-filled and then the pressure of the built up water would be concentrated on the outer basement walls. If there are crevices in the walls, water will push through even if the basement walls are waterproofed.
The problem of this type is not easily rectified.The reason is that the pipes which are supposed to take away the excess water are gradually getting deteriorated and worsen over time.
A huge problem is that often there isn’t access to these pipes. To keep water out of a basement, waterproofing is also applied to the external walls. This is often referred to as a tanked system.
A better basement waterproofing system, such as the drained cavity basement waterproofing system, works by getting rid of the water pressure on the walls. Water is controlled, collected and allowed to flow through hidden drainage channels either to natural drainage or to a sump pump where the water is removed away from the property.
Basement waterproofing systems are superior because they are installed internaly, have easy access ports for removing silt, and can be installed in basements where other methods have failed.
In conclusion, you want a basement waterproofing system that will deliver:
- usually be a permanent or long-term solution
- stop both ways by which water can enter through the walls and up from the floor
- not disturb landscaping, decks, patios, driveways, etc
-an approved method by home loan lenders
- often be substantially cheaper than other waterproofing methods
Choose a reputable basement waterproofer when protecting your home, remember it is economically foolish not to waterproof, because the increased value from waterproofing will definitely exceed the cost of the waterproofing.
From an expert in the field, not waterproofing can be a dumb an expensive mistake in the future.
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