Quality Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for Passaic, NJ Properties

Interior and Exterior Waterproofing: Which do I need?

There are two kinds of waterproofing. Interior waterproofing involves a system being installed inside your basement, while exterior waterproofing involves a system being built around the perimeter of your home outside. 

But which of these systems do you need? It depends!

Exterior waterproofing is best installed while your home is being built – otherwise, it requires soil excavation around the foundation and can be disruptive to a finished home's landscaping. 

Interior waterproofing is perfect for existing homes because it's done inside the basement; this means it's less intrusive and more affordable for homeowners.

How Interior Waterproofing is Done

Here's a quick look at the interior waterproofing process:

• First, Blue Umbrella drills weep holes along the bottom of your basement walls.
• Next, we install drainage channels along the basement perimeter beneath the floor slab. The drainage channels will lead any captured water to a sump pit.
• We install a Blue Angel sump pump in the sump pit that pumps any water up and out of your basement. 
• As an added line of defense against hazardous mold, wood rot, and excess humidity, we also installed a basement dehumidifier.

How Exterior Waterproofing is Done

Here's a brief explanation of the exterior waterproofing process:

• Blue Umbrella first excavates the soil around your exterior foundation.
• Next, we install a blue skin membrane, sealant, and drainage board against the foundation wall.
• Finally, we backfill the excavated soil around your foundation and your exterior waterproofing system is ready to go!

It's important to note that these are summaries of the two waterproofing processes. It may sound simple, but an expert hand must ensure the waterproofing system is installed correctly and does its job! For all your basement waterproofing needs, always count on Blue Umbrella to get the job done 100% right!