Fondation Waterproofing | Groupe Durasec

Why waterproof?

WHY IS WATERPROOFING SO IMPORTANT?

The waterproofing of a foundation is often overlooked by home builders in favor of a simple tarring, which is certainly economic but is not resistant to cracks and damage in the long run. Tarring is not enough when there is a constant presence of water and moisture around the foundation. Only proper waterproofing can counteract these effects – it is a life-long protection that you can provide to your home as well as your own health.

FROM A PERSPECTIVE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ECO-FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION, THE NUMBER 1 PRODUCT CHOICE IS DEFINITELY THE RUB-R-WALL!

WATER IS A UBIQUITOUS ELEMENT IN THE SURROUNDINGS OF YOUR HOME.

The land surrounding your home naturally contains moisture. It must also properly drain sudden water flows from rainfalls, snowmelt, runoff from the roof, or even the watering of your yard. Your home may also be located in a floodplain or near a ground water table, causing your land to quickly soak up water. To keep your home dry, it is essential to protect your foundation walls according to the specifics of your property with the help of proven foundation waterproofing methods.

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WHAT USES?

CONVENTIONAL FORMWORK

This waterproofing method is commonly used for the foundation walls of residential and commercial buildings.

INSULATING FORMWORK

Made up of a polystyrene panel expanded on each side connected to each other, which receives the concrete during casting.

RUBBLE

Rubble Stone foundation made up of small and large-sized stones which were then joined together with mortar.

CONCRETE BLOCK

We can waterproof all foundations made up of a series of hollow concrete blocks joined together with mortar.

TANKING

This technique is used to make foundations completely waterproof in flood-prone and at risk zones and areas

COMMERCIAL

Waterproofing of commercial or institutional buildings, as well as infrastructure such as viaducts or bridges.

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METHOD

RUB-R-WALL: A COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING

With the Rub-R-Wall waterproofing membrane, your foundations are completely isolated from the ground. Elastic, it may restrain spalling concrete and even cracks reaching 3.2 millimeters (1/8 inch) in width. When the Geo-Wrap drainage board is placed over the Rub-R-Wall membrane, it protects the Rub-R-Wall against any risk of deterioration and improves the drainage of runoff water along foundations.

Our Rub-R-Wall membrane is sprayed on. 100% waterproof, this hydrocarbon elastomer membrane offers exceptional adhesion. Thanks to its incomparable elasticity and waterproofing, the water and humidity of the ground can not infiltrate any more, even by capillarity or by cracks that can reach 3.2 millimeters (1/8 inch).

durasec membrane en caoutchouc Rub-R-Wall

Geo-Wrap is a composite of our high performance and extremely resistant drainage system. It consists of a three-dimensional polypropylene base on which a non-woven filter cloth is welded. It protects the Rub-R-Wall from any risk of deterioration and accelerates the drainage along the foundation walls. Thanks to its water-repellent capacity, it isolates the foundations. The moisture content of the basement is improved and the temperature is easier to control.

The non-woven filter fabric overlying our Geo-Wrap board allows us to preserve embankment to provide a path along the membrane and faster drying of the surrounding soil.

Our sealant-finished trim prevents water infiltration between GeoWrap membranes, Rub-R-Wall and the foundation. The risks of condensation and mold between the components are thus completely eliminated.

durasec moulure de finition scellée au mastic

Geotextile membranes isolate gravel from soil, clay, or sand that constitutes backfill. It prevents it from mixing with water, circulating through the gravel and eventually clogging the drain.

Our PolyWhite® adhesive foil is placed on the corners of the foundation walls. It eliminates any risk of infiltration into this sensitive area and ensures the flow of water to the French drain.

Geotextile membranes isolate gravel from soil, clay, or sand that constitutes backfill. It prevents it from mixing with water, circulating through the gravel and eventually clogging the drain.

The gravel accelerates the flow of water to the drain and ensures the maintenance of a drier foundation base absent from any water pressure coming from the water table.

durasec gravier accélère l’écoulement de l’eau

Our French drains are only made with 4-inch BNQ rigid pipes. These are much more robust, more durable, more efficient and easier to clean than flexible drains which are unfortunately often deformed or crushed by the pressure of the embankment or damaged or blocked by roots.

durasec drains français fabriqués uniquement avec de tuyaux rigides BNQ de 4 pouces

A tar-free solution

Although it is a technique that causes pollution and is not as effective in the short or long term, tarring and bitumen-based membranes are often proposed as a waterproofing solution. At Groupe Durasec we will offer you the tar-free and non-polluting solution. The RUB-R-WALL membrane does not contain anything derived from tar. Tested in a laboratory, it will remain extensible and will keep its grip for a minimum of 100 years (ASTM D412, ASTM D2240 tests).

CUSTOMERS TELL US THAT…

After waterproofing work with the RUB-R-WALL membrane, there’s a lot less humidity in the air of their homes. In fact, while people who have a dehumidifier generally accumulate on average one tank’s worth of water per day, in most cases they now accumulate one every two weeks. Trusting Groupe Durasec to carry out your work is a guarantee of quality and attention to detail.