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Waterproofing
Proper waterproofing is essential to protect your home’s foundation and prevent costly damage. Without the right materials and techniques, water can seep into your basement, leading to structural issues, mold growth, and decreased property value.
At Emerald Landscaping & Construction, we offer both exterior and interior basement waterproofing solutions tailored to your property and budget. Whether you're dealing with visible water seepage or aiming to proactively protect your investment, we ensure your home stays dry and secure.
Exterior Waterproofing Solution
This method involves treating the problem at its source—from the outside of your foundation. The process includes:
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Excavating the soil around your foundation down to the footing level
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Cleaning the exposed foundation walls and footings
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Removing old or damaged weeping tiles
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Hand-applying a rubberized urethane waterproofing membrane to the wall and footing surfaces
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Covering the membrane with poly sheeting for added protection
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Installing a dimple board membrane for drainage and sealing the top with a finishing strip
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Installing new perforated plastic weeping tiles wrapped in geo-textile filter cloth
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Backfilling the trench with at least 1 foot of ¾" clear gravel, sealed again with filter cloth to prevent clogging
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Re-grading the soil to slope away from the foundation for proper drainage
This method is highly effective and long-lasting, providing maximum protection against future water infiltration.
Interior Waterproofing Solution
When exterior excavation isn’t practical or when budget is a concern, interior waterproofing is a reliable and more cost-effective option. This method involves:
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Removing a section of concrete floor (about 12–14" wide) along the interior perimeter of the basement
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Exposing the base of the foundation walls and footings
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Installing new weeping tiles wrapped in filter cloth, directing water to an existing drain or a newly installed sump pump
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Covering the drainage system with ¾" clear gravel and installing dimple board extending up the wall at least 2 feet
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Pouring new concrete to restore the floor to its original level
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Cleaning and finishing the work area
In some cases, drywall, insulation, studs, or flooring may need to be temporarily removed to access the affected areas.
Protect Your Basement with Confidence
At Emerald Landscaping & Construction, we use only high-quality materials and proven waterproofing techniques. Whether inside or out, we’ll ensure your basement stays dry and protected for years to come.
Waterproofing
With the lack of proper waterproofing on the foundation walls it is important to make sure proper steps and materials are done for your basement waterproofing to protect your investment. Basement waterproofing is necessary to prevent water seepage that can lead to damage and even cause mold. There’re two solutions for basement waterproofing: the internal drainage system external basement waterproofing.
External Waterproofing Solution:
The ground around the foundation is excavated to the bottom of the weeping tiles. The walls and footings are then cleaned and the existing weeping tiles are then removed. A waterproof rubberized urethane is then applied (by hand) on the walls to the bottom side of the footings and covered with poly sheeting. The walls are the sealed with dimple board, the final third membrane and sealed at the top with a nice finishing strip. New plastic weeping tiles wrapped with a geo textile filter cloth are installed. A minimum of 1′ of 3/4″ clear gravel is installed on top of the weeping tiles. The stone is then sealed with a geo textile filter cloth before the soil is back filled to prevent clogging. The soil is then back filled and tamped grading away from the foundation.
Interior Waterproofing Solution:
According to the situation a more cost-efficient technique can be performed from the interior. The most recent techniques consider appropriate internal drainage systems. The solution to seepage is drainage. Our internal method includes exposing the bottom sides of footings on the inside. The concrete is broken roughly 12-14″ from the foundation walls and a trench is dug to the bottom side of the footings. Sometimes the removal of drywall, studs, insulation and flooring is required to gain access. Weeping tiles with a filter cloth are then laid graded towards existing drainage or a new sump pump that will discharge on the exterior of house. The weeping tiles are then covered with 3/4″ clear stone and topped with dimple board extending up the foundation wall to a minimum of 2′. New concrete is then poured back level with the existing floor and the work area is cleaned.
