Sill Plate Waterproofing Solutions
Do you have water seeping or leaking into your basement from the top of your foundation walls? Is there a garden or other landscaping built up above the horizontal point where your brick or siding meets the foundation wall known as the sill plate? Is this horizontal point visible from the outside of your home?
If you do have signs of water seepage at the top of your basement wall then chances are your sill plate is leaking.
The sill plate, which is actually the wood attached to the top of a foundation wall (usually a 2×4, 2×6, 2×8 or 2×10) and is the starting point for installing the vertical studding, should be visible around the entire house.
Most sill plates should be situated above ground however depending on the age and style of the home (E.g. a back split) your homes sill plate may be below grade.
When a sill plate is situated below grade there is always a chance that over time it will leak when the concrete parging or brick mortar seam, deteriorates from constant exposure to water and moisture. Once water and moisture is able to get to the wood sill plate, the wood begins to rot until eventually water enters the basement.
In some cases the homeowner may be able to fix the problem by simply lowering the grade in the area, however often times this is not possible and proper waterproofing of the sill plate is required.
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Before
Sill plate buried during original construction
After
Area backfilled and sill plate waterproofed
Our Process
Step 1
Exposing and cleaning sill plate
Step 2
Waterproofing sealant applied
Step 3
Waterproofing membrane installed
Step 4
Area backfilled and sill plate waterproofed
Testimonials
Sheila Simmons, Toronto
I contacted CHRIS from PCS waterproofing when it was discovered that I had leaks in my basement plus water seepage from outside my water wells . He immediately came in and identified the issue,informed me of his plan ,supported me throughout the entire ordeal and dilengently completed the job. After the work was finished he reviewed every aspect of the process with pictures and thorough explanations [ as I had to leave on an unexpected trip before completion] . He also gave me advise on another water issue on our property ,which no one else was able to clarify. I would HIGHLY recommend CHRIS and let me assure you that you are in excellent capable hands. - a very professional ,honest and hardworking individual which is difficult to find these days
Pedro, Mississauga
Chris came in on time, did the work well and it's been working great since.I got several quotes before going with PCS. way cheeper. the crack was fixed 2006 and i have no issues since.
Debbie Niedermuller, Halton Hills
AMAZING WORK!
Being a business owner myself, I can say that Chris is honest and PROFESSIONAL. I recommend him to my clients, family and friends any time I get a chance !!
I've used this company many times and I will use them again !
It is hard to find a company that gives you the honest truth and works with you. It is QUALITY work at a reasonable price.
Thank You Chris !!
Debbie Dunit, Saint Catharines
PERFECT JOB
Talked to Chris after getting other estimates. He explained everything about the repair to stop our leak in the basement, He was very pleasant and honest - the other companies were not. He arrived on time and the repair was done in a timely manner with no problem that they couldn't handle. Basement was left clean and we were informed about what to do to maintain the repair which was basically looking after the pump - the rest of the repair needed no other maintenance. Chris and his helper were friendly, informative and excellent at the job they were doing. I would highly recommend PCS for any basement work
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