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Basement Waterproofing: A solid foundation is something that every home needs. If a home's foundation fails and it is no longer waterproof, extensive damage can result to the home and its contents. Immediate action must be taken to resolve all water and moisture issues. This is where hiring a professional foundation contractor is vital. These professionals can correct damaged walls, footings, improper grading, poorly installed window wells, and all other foundation problems so that you can enjoy a dry, functional and structurally sound basement living space.

The best approach to permanently resolve foundation problems is to (1) excavate the foundation; (2) apply needed waterproofing to the exterior walls; and (3) improve the foundation drainage. The following pictures show professional foundation contractors doing just that.

The backfill surrounding the home first needs to be excavated to expose the exterior foundation walls. The walls should then be scrubbed clean and thoroughly rinsed. Large holes should be packed with hydraulic cement. The same water proofing cement can then be used to parge the walls to create a water tight seal.

Any walls with extensive deterioration can be reinforced with concrete by building forms. This is also the time to check and upgrade the weeping tiles and the foundation drainage system. A peel and stick rubber-asphalt membrane, like Bituthene, should then be adhered to pre-primed walls.

Next, a plastic foundation waterproofing membrane, also called an air-gap membrane, can be attached to the wall with the plugs, clips or nails provided by the manufacturer. Delta MS is a great example of a foundation waterproofing membrane.

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