Photo Album: Interior waterproofing in Sherkston, ON

Lauren from Sherkston, ON called Omni Basement Systems because her home was leaking. Keith from Omni went out and did a full inspection. Lauren has a block foundation that is prone to leaking but also has a high water table. Keith recommended two things primarily. A full perimeter internal drainage system and a second sump system because of the 60' long basement. He also recommended upgrading her original sump with a battery back-up system. THe homeowners will now have 2 sump systems with battery back-up systems along with two discharge lines with IceGuards.

Before

The entire basement was gutted before we started work. Luckily for the homeowners, there were no structural issues in the blocks. Its a good solid foundation

Obstructions

Some obstructions are moer difficult. Like many home of this era, the laundry tub is concrete and needs to be broken up and removed.

original sump

One sump is not enough for the size of this home.

Trench and weep holes

A trenched is developed and weep holes are drilled into the block to remove water.

Sink is removed

This is where the laundry tub used to be. After Omni is done, the customer will replace it with a new tub.

Trenched is opened

A small jackhammer is used to break open the concrete to install the drainage system.

Wall membrane attached

A clean white wall membrane is attached to the wall to drain any moisture to the drainage system.

Restored floor

The concrete is restored back to original height.

New sump whole

A hole is dug to install a new sump system.

new sump

A new sump is installed along with a battery back-=up system

Discharge with IceGuard

the IceGuard is a patented pipe coupler that has hole away from the wall of the home. The holes allow water to flow ut even if the pipe is frozen down the line.