Photo Album: Waterproofing a Storage and Workshop Area
Album description: These Windsor homeowners had an unfinished area in their basement which they used for storage and as a workshop for hobby projects. This part of the basement had leaked for years. The space was musty, cold and damp – which affected how the workshop was used and the musty smell and excess humidity made its way throughout the entire home.
These homeowners did not require a completely finished room, rather, a dry and more comfortable space.
We installed:
A perimeter drain on the leaking walls. This new drain will divert the water into the existing sump pump system.
ThermalDry® Basement Radiant Wall Barrier. This inorganic barrier will not allow for mould or mildew growth, and it serves two functions:
1) It helps divert any leaking water into the perimeter drain.
2) It's insulating and heat reflective qualities creates a more comfortable and energy efficient space, bouncing back up to 97% of heat back into the home.
Because the homeowners wanted to get more use of this space, they chose ThermalDry® Floor Tiles, which is an excellent way to create a warm, comfortable, and dry basement floor. Each tile sits on raised plastic pegs, creating an airspace underneath which allows for any water vapour to circulate and dry out underneath while creating a thermal break which makes the floor's surface 8-10 degrees (Fahrenheit) warmer than the cold concrete below.
Damaged Wall
There was evidence that the basement was leaking for years, if not decades.
Leaking storage area
This corner of the basement needed waterproofing.
Installing a perimeter drain
Our team installed a radiant wall barrier and a perimeter drain on the leaking basement walls.
New concrete over the drain
The drain was finished with a smooth layer of new concrete.
Flooring installed
We installed the ThermalDry® Floor Tiles.
Great looking storage and workshop area
This area of the basement is now a dry and warmer space, which the homeowners will enjoy for years to come!
