TRITODry: Basement WaterProofing
Basement waterproofing is important for a healthy and structurally sound home. TRITOflex™ can waterproof your basement cost effectively with comparatively little time and labour spent.
Wet and damp basements are all too a common problem in New Zealand homes both new or old. Leaky basements create mildew, mould and can ruin flooring and wall materials. They prevent a household from harnessing the benefits of having a basement. And worst of all having a house with poor to no basement waterproofing can make your home a structural liability and if not resolved and will prove detrimental when coming to sell.
The main cause of a basement leak is a missing or faulty exterior wall. Water flows downhill and that means down your driveway or lawn and into your home. This water builds up in the soil around your property and puts pressure on basement floors and against basement walls. Your basement wall may end up functioning as a dam.
If this ‘dam’ has weak spots or cracks that can be infiltrated then moisture and in some cases running water will penetrate the wall and enter the basement. This moisture transports destructive salts thus creating a moist, musty and unhealthy basement.
Some might think the easiest fix would be to excavate the wall. However this option is not the most viable due to the high cost of money and time.
An easy and economical alternative to waterproofing your basement is by simply spraying TRITOflex™ along the cracks and pipe penetrations that are the most common entry points for basement seepage. This quick application drives down labour and overhead costs. The Non-disruptive installation means no interruption to building operations and no loss of business or work time.
- How will TRITOflex™ water proof my basement?
Tritro flex can be applied to both the exterior and interior of the walls of your basement. The ’black spray’ is essentially liquid rubber and will patch up those sneaky cracks and weak spots that moisture has found its way through.
- Is TRITOflex™ a good long term investment in leak proofing my basement?
TRITOflex™ is a strong waterproofing membrane that will resist ponding water indefinitely. They can withstand hail and other heavy impacts. These waterproofing systems also resist punctures, UV rays, and many chemicals. (I can’t find anything along the lines of a warranty/guarantee)
- Wil TRITOflex™ make my basement smell funky like other professional fillers?
Not at all! TRITOflex™ products are water-based, contain no VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and no solvents. This makes TRITOflex™ virtually odourless.
If you’ve found yourself on this page because your leaky basement is keeping you up at night then pop TRITOflex™ a call and see how easy and cost effective basement waterproofing can be.