Waterproofing Your Basement

Bakor has been solving waterproofing problems for over 70 years.

Doing It Right

To "Do It Right", repair leaks and cracked foundations from the exterior of the house - water pressure (hydro-static head) which causes leaks will "push" the waterproofing towards the wall. Interior solutions and injection is often only a temporary fix which looks after the symptoms not the problem.

Waterproofing and the National Building Code

Most people are not aware that waterproofing is a requirement of the National Building Code when hydro-static head is present. Most homebuilders just spray on an asphalt "dampproof" coating which allows moisture to pass through slowly. In most cases this passes the code requirement but over time drainage tile clogs and freeze/thaw cycles attack the foundation causing cracking and eventually leaks. Waterproofing creates a positive barrier to water infiltration which reduces the moisture and humidity found in many Canadian basements. High moisture contents can cause mould, rot and mildew, all very unpleasant results of saving less than $10.00 per month on a normal home mortgage.

Blueskin^® WP 200

Self-adhered "SBS" (rubber) waterproofing membrane low temperature formulation to (-4°C) factory controlled thickness and has self-healing properties that make it last under tougher conditions. Originally designed for commercial construction Blueskin^® WP 200 is the best waterproofing available today. Good for horizontal and vertical surfaces.

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700-01 & 710-07 Dampproofing Products Offer Liquid Applied Solutions to Your Dampproofing Problem

Some of the advantages of liquids include ease of application and ability to cover rough surfaces.

700-01 is a water-based product that is easy to cleanup and compatible with extruded foam foundation. When used to sandwich layers of 990-06 YELLOW JACKET reinforcing mesh it makes a highly effective waterproofing system.

Find Out The Dampproofing & Waterproofing Basics

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