There are two important factors that contribute to basement leaking -- the clay bowl effect and hydrostatic pressure. When it rains, water collects most densely in the excavated and backfilled area around your foundation. In areas where the soil has clay in it, this is called the "Clay Bowl" effect. When the soil around your foundation becomes saturated with water, the exterior footing drains can become overwhelmed and the water pressure builds up. This leaves the water no place to go other than seep through any crack or gap it can find.
Even a well-constructed basement foundation can't provide a perfect barrier against hydrostatic pressure. Our waterproofing experts recommend an interior waterproofing system to keep your basement dry. With our system, water is collected along the major leakage area: where the basement floor meets the basement wall. Our patented interior french-drain WaterGuard, collects the water without fear of clogging due to silt or roots. The water flows through the channels to our sump pump system where it then travels out of your home and away from the foundation.
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