Exterior Basement Waterproofing – GJ MacRae Foundation Repair https://wetbasements.com Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:28:55 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://wetbasements.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/review-photo-png-1-150x150.png Exterior Basement Waterproofing – GJ MacRae Foundation Repair https://wetbasements.com 32 32 Window Well Repair and Basement Waterproofing (Brampton) https://wetbasements.com/project/window-well-repair-and-basement-waterproofing-brampton/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:28:54 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14647 Lay down tarps and dig down to footing by hand in specified repair areas.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Prime wall and apply rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair area and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Install a fresh vertical drain in window well and fasten egress window well to foundation wall. Backfill and power tamp dirt. Cover new drain in window well with 3/4″ clear gravel and level.

Backfill and power tamp dirt.

]]> Structural Underpinning and Basement Waterproofing (Brampton) https://wetbasements.com/project/structural-underpinning-and-basement-waterproofing-brampton/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:44:17 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14347 Saw cut asphalt and excavate to footing. Excavate underpin by hand and clean underside of footing with wire brush. Apply masonry adhesive to underside of footing. Once underpin is carved and prepared, build and install timber forms to accommodate a positive concrete adhesion to the underside of existing footings (non-grout, overflow method) allowing for a void-less encapsulation of existing structure to fresh underpin. Fill forms with 25 MPa concrete until full and install needle vibrator. Once cured, remove timber forms.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Once cured, apply AB-720-38 rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of AB-720-38 rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt.

]]> Structural Underpinning and Basement Waterproofing (Brampton) https://wetbasements.com/project/structural-underpinning-and-basement-waterproofing-toronto-2/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:41:01 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14345 Excavate underpin by hand and clean underside of footing with wire brush. Apply masonry adhesive to underside of footing. Once underpin is carved and prepared, build and install timber forms to accommodate a positive concrete adhesion to the underside of existing footings (non-grout, overflow method) allowing for a void-less encapsulation of existing structure to fresh underpin. Fill forms with 25 MPa concrete until full and install needle vibrator. Once cured, remove timber forms.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Once cured, apply AB-720-38 rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of AB-720-38 rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt.

]]> Block Foundation Wall Replacement (Mississauga) https://wetbasements.com/project/block-foundation-wall-replacement-mississauga/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:36:33 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14337 Excavate exterior walls by hand and install telescopic shoring to interior of joist work and shore up brick line with angle iron. Once structure is secured, excavate by hand to frost depth and remove existing foundation walls within repair area. Repair any damaged wooden joist work with fresh sistered timber and pour fresh concrete footing at frost depth.

Once footing is cured, rebuild foundation walls with 10” block from base of footing to underside of existing joist work and fill cores of block work. Once complete, parge fresh foundation walls and let cure. Once cured, prime foundation wall and apply rubberized membrane waterproofing.

Fasten drainage board from grade to footing. Backfill and power tamp soil within repair area and reinstall patio slabs. Remove interior shoring and remove and dump all debris. All labour and materials included.

]]> Basement Waterproofing and Weeping Tile Replacement (Oakville) https://wetbasements.com/project/weeping-tile-replacement-in-oakville/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:28:03 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14332 Lay down tarps and dig down to footing by hand in specified repair areas.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Once cured, apply AB-720-38 rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of AB-720-38 rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Remove and replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt.

Remove and dump all debris. All labour and materials included.

]]> Outside Basement Waterproofing with Grading (Milton) https://wetbasements.com/project/outside-basement-waterproofing-with-grading-milton/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:21:31 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14328 Remove all debris and obstructions in way of repair areas. Lay down tarps and dig down to footing by hand in specified repair areas.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Once cured, apply AB-720-38 rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of AB-720-38 rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt and regrade soil.

]]> Block Foundation Replacement with Brick Shoring (Hamilton) https://wetbasements.com/project/block-foundation-replacement-with-brick-shoring-hamilton/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:18:29 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14324 Excavate exterior walls by hand and install telescopic shoring to interior of joist work. Once structure is secured, excavate by hand to frost depth and remove existing foundation walls within repair area. Repair any damaged wooden joistwork with fresh sistered timber and pour fresh concrete footing at frost depth to a dimension 20” x 8“.

Once footing is cured, rebuild foundation walls with 10” block from base of footing to underside of existing joistwork. Once complete, parge fresh foundation walls and let cure. Once cured, prime foundation wall and apply ruberized membrane waterproofing.

Fasten drainage board from grade to footing. Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt.

]]> Foundation Wall Replacement in Roncesvalles (Toronto) https://wetbasements.com/project/foundation-wall-replacement-in-roncesvalles-toronto/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:57:23 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14309 Excavate exterior walls by hand and install telescopic shoring to interior of joist work. Once structure is secured, excavate by hand to frost depth and remove existing foundation walls within repair area. Repair any damaged wooden joistwork with fresh sistered timber and pour fresh concrete footing at frost depth to a dimension 20” x 8“.

Once footing is cured, rebuild foundation walls with 10” block from base of footing to underside of existing joistwork. Once complete, parge fresh foundation walls and let cure. Once cured, prime foundation wall and apply hydroshield ruberized membrane waterproofing.

Fasten drainage board from grade to footing. Backfill and power tamp soil within repair area and reinstall patio slabs. Remove interior shoring and remove and dump all debris. All labour and materials included.

]]> Block Foundation Wall Replacement in the Annex (Toronto) https://wetbasements.com/project/block-foundation-wall-replacement-in-the-annex-toronto/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:49:58 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14301 Excavate exterior walls by hand and install telescopic shoring to interior of joist work. Once structure is secured, excavate by hand to frost depth and remove existing foundation walls within repair area. Repair any damaged wooden joistwork with fresh sistered timber and pour fresh concrete footing at frost depth to a dimension 20” x 8“.

Once footing is cured, rebuild foundation walls with 10” block from base of footing to underside of existing joistwork. Once complete, parge fresh foundation walls and let cure. Once cured, prime foundation wall and apply hydroshield ruberized membrane waterproofing.

Fasten drainage board from grade to footing. Backfill and power tamp soil within repair area and reinstall patio slabs. Remove interior shoring and remove and dump all debris. All labour and materials included.

]]> Outside Basement Waterproofing with Window Well and Sump Install (Mississauga) https://wetbasements.com/project/outside-basement-waterproofing-with-window-well-and-sump-install-mississauga/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:42:08 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14290 Remove all debris and obstructions in way of repair areas. Lay down tarps and dig down to footing by hand in specified repair areas.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Prime wall and apply hydroshield rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of hydroshield rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Install fresh vertical drains in window wells and fasten new window wells to foundation walls. Backfill and power tamp dirt. Cover new drains in window wells with 3/4″ clear gravel and level.

On the interior, break open existing concrete floor and excavate sump basin at a dimension of approximately 2.5ft x 2.5ft x 3ft. Line perimeter of basin with filter cloth and drill 1/2” holes around complete perimeter of basin. Install basin and surround with 3/4“ clear gravel. Install a 1/3hp oil cooled sump pump and connect pump exhaust line.

Reinstall concrete floor. Backfill exterior. Remove and dump all debris.

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