Basement Waterproofing

Why Waterproof a Basement?

Basements and other below ground structures require necessary protection to prevent risks of flooding from ground and surface water. Incorporating a basement into your home brings many benefits. They are thermally efficient, strengthen the structure of a building and increase the value of a property. Common purposes for basements being waterproofed include further accommodation, in-house gym, storage and even car parks.

Grades of Waterproofing

Grade 1 – Some damp areas are tolerated, basement inappropriate for dwelling.

Grade 2 – Water penetration intolerable yet water vapour and damp areas are accepted

Grade 3 – Entirely dry environment with no water penetration acceptable

Basements with the purpose of domestic accommodation will require grade 3 waterproofing, whereas car parks and garages will likely only need grade 2 waterproofing.

Pumps for Basement Waterproofing

One of the most commonly used basement waterproofing methods involves managing and channelling any water ingress. This is done by using hidden drainage systems that work with structural waterproofing membranes and sump pumps or basement pumps.

Our basement pumps work by lowering the pressure on the basement walls. Basement pumps do this by dealing with any build up of ground moisture before it reaches the basement walls. This impressive waterproofing solution leaves a dry basement suitable for any purpose you desire.