How To Do a Leaky Basement Repair Job
There are so many different ways you can handle leaky basements. The first step is always to drain the water that’s made you aware of the damage in the first place. The solutions range from downright simple to extremely complex. We’re going to run through some of those solutions right here, right now.
Let’s not waste any time. Let’s save your basement.
Footing Drains
First things first, check if you have footing drains. If you’re unfamiliar with footing drains, they are drains installed underground - usually when the house was built - to carry water further away from the foundation to preserve and protect the foundation. To find them looking for either a manhole, drain in the basement floor, or a cleanout pipe.
Crown
Homes typically sit on a slope of at least six inches over the first ten feet in all four directions. But, of course, over time, the soil that exists around the foundation settles, and that requires you to restore the crown by using a water-shedding clay loam that is easy to acquire from a landscaping store.
Pump Water
Creating interior drain systems can be a lot easier than you might think. You need a channel around the floor’s perimeter for starters, which is achieved by chipping out concrete and laying down perforated pipes in the holes. Next, pipes drain to collection tanks at the low spots in your basement, and a sump pump takes it outside the home.
Waterproofing Walls
Getting the water out is essential, but keeping your basement dry all year round is far more critical in the long term. Waterproofing your walls, either interior, exterior, or both, is a big undertaking. It’s best to consider hiring professionals like us over at DryShield to help out and make the job easier. Be warned that the process will be disruptive to your home in the short term but extremely beneficial in the long run.
Gutter Extensions
Gutter extensions are not leaky basement repair long-term solutions; they’re quick fixes. Unfortunately, they are also not the most attractive fixes to water issues. Basically, they simply guide water along the side of your home and out further away from it. Alternatively, you can get it professionally done and installed underground. In this instance, they can move larger quantities of water, go farther away, and look a hell of a lot neater!
Plug Gaps
The easiest solution if your water issues are plumbing-related is to solve the issue by plugging the openings with polyurethane caulk or hydraulic cement. First, however, it’s essential to consider the problem and see if it’s something these cheap and easy solutions will actually help. If the water is coming from the place where the floors and walls connect or through the floor, plugs simply won’t do the trick.
Conclusion
Water prevention for your basement is important, and we want to make sure it goes off without a hitch! We’ve been working with homeowners across Toronto and Canada for over 25 years! DryShield knows how to solve all your waterproofing and water damage prevention needs.
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