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Pasadena, Los Angeles, Orange County , 1-888-650-0111
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Below Grade Block Foundation Waterproofing in Orange Count
Below grade master bedroom foundation leaks requiring waterproofing.
- INSPECTION: Free foundation inspection: Call 1888-650-0111
- Surface preparation requires wire brush cleaning of block foundation surface prior to applying waterproofing.
- Surface preparation necessary for correct waterproofing adhesion to cement block foundation.
- Fluid applied polyurethane waterproofing membrane application to block foundation.
- Sheet membrane application over fluid-applied polyurethane waterproofing creating a monolithic membrane.
- Schedule 40 french drain wrapped in geotechnical filter fabric.
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Foundation Waterproofing Drainage Panels
Why are drainage panels necessary?
- Drainage panels relieves hydrostatic pressure to below grade foundations, basements, crawl space foundations.
- Rain runoff from roof gutters and down spouts can pour hundreds of gallons of water saturating the soil against your foundation creating hydrostatic pressure.
- Drainage panels installed over foundation waterproofing and footing profile.
- Drainage panels provide a protection barrier to foundation waterproofing membrane.
- Foundation / footing drainage panel allows below grade ground water to migrate unrestricted to footing location.
- Allows water to percolate into french drain perforations through wrapped in filter fabric.
- Filtered drainage panel water flows to perforated drainage pipe "french drain" sloping to discharge location.
Trench Shoring Installed Prior to Foundation Waterproofing
Shoring installed to prevent soil collapse of foundation trench excavation.
- Steel pillars for shoring hill side foundation waterproofing trench are embedded below footing excavation elevation.
- Timbers are positioned horizontally between the two steel pillar flanges supporting the foundation trench and preventing collapse to foundation waterproofing trench.
Replacement French Drain Wrapped in Filter Fabric
Rigid french drains prevent deflection necessary to provide correct drainage.
- French drain positioned at footing base to prevent water build-up at foundation / footing connection.
- French drain installed below top of footing creates a drainage reservoir below the foundation and reduces hydrostatic pressure to foundation membrane.
WARNING!
- Some waterproofing contractors position french drain on top of the footing with no sloping at all.
- Sloping a 10 foot section of french drain would require raising drain 2.5" per 10 foot section of drainage.
- A 40 foot section of drain would require raising drain 10" above footing elevation creating hydrostatic pressure to foundation waterproofing.
Advantages of positioning drain along footing
- Positioning french drain along footing allows adjustments of 1/4" sloping for gravity flow of below grade ground water to discharge location.
Architects specify this drainage process for new construction
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Foundation French Drain Wrapped with Filter Fabric
Filter fabric edges are sealed to french drain with waterproofing tape
- Filter fabric edges are sealed to prevent sediment, soil and slit from clogging french drains.
- Allows below grade ground water in gravel bed to percolate through filter fabric and into french drain perforations "weep holes".
- Filter fabric wrapped three layers around "perforated drainage pipe" preventing soil sediment infiltration into "weep holes".
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Foundation French Drain Installations Mirrors Footing Profile
Correct sloping required to step foundation french drain installations.
Warning!
- Some waterproofing contractors position french drain on top of footings raising the water table elevation necessary for foundation drainage.
- Positioning french drain on top of footing creates higher reservoir of below grade standing water at base of footing.
- The goal of foundation drainage is to REDUCE below grade water levels allowing water to percolate into weep holes below top of footing.
- Sloping french drain required to conform to foundation change in elevations for effective drainage flow.
- Sheet membrane application over fluid-applied polyurethane waterproofing to below grade foundation and footing.
- Drainage panels installed to below grade foundation and footing for effective water drainage to french drains.
- Schedule 40 drain pipes are recommended when numerous transitions and change in elevations are required, the thicker pipe withstands cracking and deflection to below grade drainage.
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Counter Flashings Protect Above Grade Section of Drainage Panels
Counter flashings prevents soil and sediment from clogging the drainage panels.
- Counter Flashings Are Positioned At The Above Grade / Below Grade Transition of The Foundation Waterproofing.
- Counter flashings provides a drainage panel protection barrier when concrete steps are poured against foundation.
- Creates a profile for step foundation waterproofing.
- Architects require counter flashings where foundation drainage panels terminate above grade.
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Sheet Applied Membrane Ideal for Overlapping Above Grade and Below Grade Waterproofing
Sheet applied membrane creating a monolithic membrane over structural framing and block foundation.
- Membrane Application Prevents Water Intrusion At Sill Plate And Foundation Connection.
- Prevents water damage and mold conditions due to water intrusion at sill plate and foundation connection.
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Block Foundation Waterproofing and Stucco Wall Membrane Corrections.
Counter flashings and weep screed detail mirrors step foundation profile
- Weep screed detail positioned 1" above drainage panel counter flashing to allow for stucco wall moisture drainage.
- Correct assembly of waterproofing components necessary for foundation waterproofing.
Protecting the above grade section of foundation waterproofing
Warning!
Architects Specify Protecting The Above Grade Section of Foundation waterproofing to prevent deterioration.
Deterioration!
Counter flashings prevent deterioration by protecting above section of drainage panels and foundation waterproofing.
- Waterproofing manufactures also recommend protection to above grade section of membrane and drainage panels.
- Counter flashings outline the top of foundation waterproofing and drainage panels.
Protection Layer
Concrete Can Be Applied Directly Against Counter Flashings While Protecting Membrane And Drainage Panels.
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Crawl Space Foundation Leaks
Leaks from cores creating mold conditions in crawl space
- Soil excavating required for locating and identifying the foundation leak source.
- Foundation Cores For Utilities, Sewer, And Water creating leaks, and elevated humidity levels in crawl space.
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Utilities Foundation Cores Creating Leaks
Filling cores with rapid set cement required prior to waterproofing
- Foundation contractor overlooked filling utilities cores with rapid set cement.
- Waterproofing contractor at fault for waterproofing over utilities cores without notifying foundation contractor about cementing cores.
- A responsible general contractor is required to supervise the plumber and electrical contractor installing utilities through cores in foundation.
Foundation Core Leaks Created Mold Conditions In Crawl Space
- Elevated humidity levels in crawl space caused by foundation core leaks.
- Correcting the core leaks necessary to reduce crawl space moisture, and humidity levels.
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Cement Applied to Foundation Cores
Cementing cores required for correct foundation waterproofing to utilities cores
- Surface preparation included removing existing defective waterproofing membrane.
- Position and elevation of french drain incorrect and required replacement for below grade water foundation drainage.
- Drainage panels are required over foundation waterproofing to allow below grade water to flow to french drain perforations.
Crawl Space Foundation Waterproofing Corrections
Foundation cores for utilities, sewage, and water required waterproofing corrections.
- Corrections included applying rapid set cement to utilities cores and applying new foundation waterproofing membrane.
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- Locating and identifying the foundation leak source in crawl space creating moisture.
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Foundation Waterproofing Corrections
Protecting your crawl space from mold caused by moisture
Waterproofing corrections necessary to stop leaks into crawl space
- Footing detail requires waterproofing membrane, allowing ground water migrate below top of footing preventing hydrostatic pressure on foundation.
- Membrane extends above foundation / sill plate connection to prevent water intrusion at connection
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Clay Soil Causing Deterioration of Drainage Panels
Clay soil requires a gravel barrier against the drainage panels to prevent deterioration.
- Two year old below grade foundation drainage panels deterioration due to clay soil conditions.
- Clay soil also deteriorates the filter fabric covering on drainage panels causing the panels to clog up with soil and sediment restricting water flow drainage to french drain positioned at footing.
- Drainage panel deterioration prevents correct ground water drainage and creates foundation hydrostatic pressure.
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Drainage Panels Installed Over Foundation and Footing
Provides a protection layer to waterproofing membrane
- Allows below grade ground water to flow freely through the filter fabric to the foundation footing french drain location.
- French drain positioned below top of footing creates a drainage reservoir below the foundation and allows ground water to percolate to drain perforations sloping to discharge location.
- Counter flashings positioned at the foundation / clapboard connection prevents above grade deterioration of drainage panels.
- Architects specify counter flashing details for protection of drainage panels.
- Waterproofing Adhesive bonds drainage panels to foundation membrane.
Warning!
- Some waterproofing contractors attached drainage panels with masonry nails puncturing the waterproofing membrane, creating leaks.
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Gravel Barrier Applied Against Drainage Panels
Gravel barrier prevents clay soil deterioration of foundation drainage panels
- Gravel barrier against the foundation drainage panels creates a secondary layer of protection preventing contact with the deterioration affects of clay soil on the filter fabric attached to drainage panels.
- This second layer of protection is only necessary where clay soil is present against the foundation.
- Counter flashings are positioned where at the top section of the foundation waterproofing and drainage panels protecting the above grade section.
- Waterproofing manufactures and architects recommend installation of counter flashings to protect the above grade section of drainage panels.
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Subterranean Garage Waterproofing
Below grade leaks to condo subterranean garage foundation wall
- Leaking foundation wall built along property line prevents excavating to waterproof subterranean garage foundation.
Subterranean garage foundation drainage cores drilled
Foundation cores drilled allowing below grade water drainage preventing hydrostatic pressure
- Condo subterranean garage foundation built along property line preventing exterior excavating for french drain installation.
- Interior foundation drainage “negative side” necessary when exterior excavating for footing french drains is not economical solution.
Subterranean Garage Waterproofing
Concrete and cement block waterproofing by Thoroseal
Application Advantages
- Ideal for applying over damp garages / basements with active leaks in cement blocks and concrete foundations.
- Can be applied on negative "interior" or the positive "exterior" cement blocks and concrete foundations.
- Can be applied over wet surface where membrane products require dry surface for correct adhesion.
How Thoroseal Waterproofing Works
- Migrates into cement and concrete pores, cracks, and capillary tracts creating creating a moisture resistance structure.
- Thoroseal waterproofing prevents leaks caused by "hydrostatic pressure" exterior below grade water pressure to foundations, basement walls and basement slabs.
Certified Thoroseal Applicator
- Interior "Negative" Side Foundation Drainage To Prevent Hydrostatic Pressure
- Condo subterranean garage wall built along property line prevents exterior excavating for french drain installation.
- Case iron drain pipes connected to foundation cores allows exterior below grade water to drain freely thru cores into case iron drain pipes.
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