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Basement Waterproofing

Due to the underground nature of basements, without the correct waterproofing applications, they would be damp, wet and unusable. Basement waterproofing membranes act as a failsafe barrier so that basements remain dry and practical. The most common signs that a below-ground basement requires waterproofing are elevated moisture readings (when a moisture reading is above 13, waterproofing is required), the paint is bubbling and peeling off from the walls, evidence of mould and overall dampness.

What causes water ingress in below-ground basements?

The most common causes of water ingress in below ground basements are:

Failed Waterproofing

When pre-installed waterproofing membranes fail in basements, water ingress will be imminent.

Elevated Hydrostatic Pressures

This is when pressure that is exerted from water ingress increases due to its depth and force.

Permeability of Structure

This refers to how much water is allowed to pass through it without damaging any pre-installed waterproofing membrane.

Basements are literally the base of a building. They are usually built either close to, onto, or under the ground. Because of this close relationship with the literal ground of the earth, they become very prone to problems, especially problems with water leaking. Basement is the most susceptible of all places of water leaking that happens inside a building. This is because the build-up of bacteria, molding and fungus can occur in the basement rapidly due to its nature of being a cold dingy place which mostly stays dark.

Basements never truly get much sunlight, and so they are not able to help the walls, ceiling, and the floors of the basement like it does with rest of the building. Basement is also nearer to the ground and so can also be affected by both the man-made and natural seismic activities of the earth. This can essentially make the walls, ceiling, and the floor of the basement quite weak and open up for cracks and fractures. And since the basement walls are mostly out of the normal surveillance of people, the basement leakage detection becomes much of a challenge. And by the time you figure out what is going on, it is already too late.

We have many years of experience in basement waterproofing for industrial, commercial and residential structures. 2ezBuilders have expertise knowledge and skills to assist with any water damage. We make sure your basement is waterproofed after a scrutinized surveillance is carried out for the basement’s ceiling, walls and floors. Contact us today for more information.