Exterior Waterproofing Toronto

Exterior Waterproofing is a Permanent Solution

The best way to keep the basement of your Toronto area home as dry as possible is to have it waterproofed on the exterior. This will address all of the possible water seepage causes, which typically all come from the outside of your home. If proper exterior waterproofing is performed there shouldn’t be any need for interior work in your basement since the water will remain where it belongs, which is on the outside the foundation of your home.

Exterior Waterproofing:

It’s a permanent waterproofing solution for your foundation
Proper exterior drainage can be installed to prevent flooding during heavy rains
One time fix. Crack repairs and interior require ongoing maintenance and repairs

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Exterior Waterproofing Process

1. Excavation

The first step of the exterior waterproofing process is the removal of the dirt and clay surrounding the cracked foundation wall(s).

2. Foundation Repair

Once the compromised wall is fully exposed, the Nusite team will complete a thorough check of your foundation wall and footings. At this point, all foundation cracks are strengthened with hydraulic cement (Protective Layer One).

3. Apply Protective Layer Two

The third step of the exterior waterproofing process is the application of an elastomeric membrane. The pliable polymer-modified asphalt membrane is applied to the foundation wall. This waterproofing membrane heals itself if foundation cracks develop.

4. Apply Protective Layer Three

The third protective layer in the waterproofing process is a polyethylene-dimpled drainage mat. This heavy gauge mat is known as waterproofing membrane. Waterproofing membrane is ideal for protecting the liquid membrane (Protective layer 2) that was installed on the cracked foundation wall.

5. Install Weeping Tile

A new weeping tile system will keep the exterior water level below the floor of your basement. A clean weeping tile system will collect sub-grade pooling water, keeping your basement foundation walls pressure-free, crack-free, and leak-free.

6. Backfill and Clean Up

Once your waterproofing work is complete the Nusite Contractors team will backfill the excavated area with 3/4 clear gravel and the excavated soil. We will also restore your homes’ landscaping to its original condition. After that, the site is cleaned and the foundation of your home will be leak-free.

Exterior Waterproofing

Proper exterior waterproofing requires excavating to the bottom of the foundation, or the footing, and replacing the footing and downspout as well as the existing sets of drainage tile and also treating the walls. Some companies may use tar as a waterproofing sealant material on the walls, but since the substance isn’t flexible it often cracks. If the seal cracks then water can once again seep into the house. At Nusite, we use the following process to seal your basement from the exterior:

1 – The earth around compromised foundation walls is excavated and hauled away.

The expansive clay is removed and this will ease the pressure on the walls making them less likely to crack. If the tiles can move enough of the water to keep it below the basement floor then a basement likely won’t leak during normal rainfalls. However, if the water rises higher than the floor it will create hydrostatic pressure and it can enter the basement through cracks in the floor and where the wall and floor meet.

2 – The exposed foundation wall is cleaned and checked for any damage and cracks and the foundation can then be strengthened and repaired.

Hydraulic cement is used since it will expand when it cures and it adds strength to the structure. The first of three protective and environmentally-safe layers is a cement-based sealant which closes the pores to harden the concrete as well as fills in hairline cracks.

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3 – The second protective layer is elastomeric waterproofing, which is pliable, polymer-modified asphalt.

Elastomeric membranes can heal themselves should new cracks happen to appear. This process will prevent water penetration under pressure whereas tar will just slow down the water. Tar is known to simply damp-proof a foundation while elastomerics actually waterproofs it.

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4 – The third protective layer is a polyethylene-dimpled drainage mat since the material won’t rip.

This heavy gauge mat is ideal for protecting the elastomeric membrane. An air gap is created by the dimples and this can channel any moisture to the drain tile without it touching the wall. Some waterproofing companies may use a sheet plastic known as visquine, but it’s easy to tear making it less reliable than a drainage mat. A drainage mat is also designed to halt diffusion. When the level of moisture outside of a home is higher than it is on the inside the moisture can seep through the foundation walls and create humidity in the basement. This seepage can’t occur though if a polyethylene wrap is used and the basement will be drier and less humid.

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5 – The next step is to install new footing tile to keep the level of water below the floor of the basement.

This keeps the basement both pressure-free and leak-free. New clean-outs are also installed which allows the footing tile to be accessed without digging in case it needs to be snaked or cleaned.

6 – Once the work has been completed we will restore your home’s landscaping to the original condition with fresh topsoil and any shrubbery that had to be moved will be replanted.

Please contact us at Nusite at your convenience for more information regarding our exterior basement waterproofing systems. We’ve been family-run waterproofing business in the Greater Toronto Area since 1979, we are a top rated HOmestars company with an A+ BBBrating, and offer residents free inspections as well as fully guaranteed and timely work.

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