Basement Waterproofing Blog

Exterior French drains are a realistic solution during construction. In fact, most new homes today do have an exterior french drain system. However, in a post-construction setting – when a water problem is diagnosed in a completed home – exterior French drains are not a realistic solution. With landscaping, decks and the necessity for heavy [...]

In order to know how to waterproof a basement, you need to know how water enters the basement.  There are six different ways water can enter the basement: 1. Floor / wall joint 2. Floor crack 3. Wall crack 4. Bulkhead 5. Window 6. Over the sill plate and down the wall In this post [...]

James Pratt, Founder and President of Basement Technologies compares old-style deep french drain systems with newer high-tech patented basement waterproofing systems.