Nobody wants a wet basement. Not only does it put the structure at risk of damage, it also encourages growth of mold and other bacteria, which may prove hazardous to the residents’ health.
A professional Vancouver drainage cleaner need only inspect your basement to determine what the cause for the leak is, and what possible remedy could be applied to it. Usually, the finding is that there are small cracks on the floor that allow underground water to seep in. Either that, or there is damage to the cove joint, that section wherein the basement floor and the walls of the foundation meet.
Tiled Solutions
When the problem is identified specifically to be any of these two, then the most obvious solution is to turn to drain tiles. Installed properly, drain tiles can prevent your basement from getting any leaks by collecting the groundwater from the earth, whether as a result of watering the plants in the front lawn, washing the car in the garage, or during rain.
Interior drain tile
The first type of drain tile is the interior one. By and large, this is considered to be the more effective version as it not only captures water from under the floor, it can also prevent water from outside from entering underneath the basement. It is also considered to be more cost-effective, because there is no need to disrupt landscaping or pavements outdoors. Relieving hydrostatic pressure, interior drain tiles also make for a great choice because there is hardly any maintenance necessary anymore—for as long as it is correctly installed. Being indoors also improves its longevity as it is protected from outside elements, like roots from trees or plants on the lawn.
Exterior drain tile
The other type is the exterior drain tile, which is mostly able to drain saturated soil around the house, thereby relieving the foundation of the lateral water pressure against it. Since much of the work is outside, it also means that there will be minimal disruption to the basement, if at all. Opposite this, though, is the need to take on possible excavations or disruptions in the landscaping or paved surfaces. However, although it is effective in keeping soil water from seeping into the basement, it isn’t able to prevent water already directly under the basement from getting inside.
There is no need for homeowners to suffer from a leaky basement and its ill-effects. With the help of professionals knowledgeable in installation and repair of drain tile in Vancouver homes, such as Kerrisdale Roofing and Drains Ltd. Ltd. LTD, this option can be availed of easily, so that the integrity of the structure can be further protected.
Source: (Interior Drain Tile vs. Exterior Drain Tile – Which System is Better?, Seepage.com, February 10, 2012).
