Below grade waterproofing is a vital system when trying to keep water from entering your home. Installing exterior waterproofing solutions such as drainage systems on the outside of your home can help reduce basement flooding.
Exterior drainage systems reduce basement flooding by stopping water from collecting around the foundation, thus not giving water the chance to seep through. Our exterior drainage systems are made up of a few different components.
Basic Components of an Exterior Waterproofing System that Help Reduce Basement Flooding:
- Waterproofing Membrane: Since concrete is a permeable surface, water can soak through your foundation, even if there's no cracks. When we install our exterior waterproofing systems, we start with making sure we remove the chance of water soaking all the way through your foundation by installing a waterproofing membrane.
- Dimple Drainage Board: In addition to the waterproofing membrane, we also install a dimple drainage board. This is a prefabricated drainage application that consists of a three-dimensional core covered with a filter fabric. The filter fabric is bonded to each dimple to prevent soil intrusion into the core flow channels while allowing water to freely enter the drain core. The core provides an uninterrupted path for water to flow to designated drainage exits.
- 4-Inch Perforated Drainage Pipe: And last but not least, this perforated drain pipe drains water away from the foundation.
In addition to exterior waterproofing systems, many homeowners opt to have interior waterproofing systems installed as well. Interior waterproofing systems like sump pumps will work to remove water from around the foundation and on the inside of the home as well.
Worried about basement flooding? Install peace of mind with our exterior waterproofing systems that help prevent basement floods. Contact us today to get started! We'll provide you with a free inspection and detailed estimate for your project.
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