Global Basement Waterproofing

Basements that leak water in through the cold joint, where the wall and floor meet, after a heavy rain or snow melt are considered to be the most common kinds of wet basements. More than 90% of wet basements leak water from the walls and the joints where the wall and floor meet. Most basements rarely leak water up through the centre of the floor. Surface water collects and builds up in pockets around the foundation, causing hydrostatic pressure to build. Water is then forced through the cold joint where the wall and floor meet.