Many homes here in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area have basements—which are great additional living spaces, whether a children’s play area, extra bedroom or gym. But basements are, unfortunately, more prone than other areas of a home to water infiltration.
This is why waterproofing is so important. While waterproofing systems are added during construction for many homes, sometimes they are necessary for existing ones as well. Is this the case for you? There are many different waterproofing solutions, drain tile a common one.
What Is Drain Tile & How Does It Work?
There is both exterior and interior drain tile.
Exterior drain tile (French drain) is, as the name suggests, placed outside your home. It stops and diverts ground water before it can get into your basement. A trench is dug around the entire foundation down to the footings—and some type of waterproofing membrane is installed to protect against seepage. Although it can be more labor intensive, exterior drain tile installation is not as disruptive to the interior of the home and basement.
There are a couple different types of interior drain tile—one is an above-concrete slab solution. Although not practical for block walls where water can just pool, it is more effective with poured concrete walls, where cracks are the source of water infiltration. Sub-concrete slab interior drain tile is another option.
Our Basement Waterproofing Solutions
Metro Home Insulation & Waterproofing offers different types of basement waterproofing solutions, including socked exterior and interior drain tile as well as GMX sprayed waterproofing membrane. We also install foundation insulation, using:
Our team offers a working knowledge of local building requirements that enables us to stand behind our work. When we install your waterproofing system, the proof is in the results.
Benefits of Waterproofing
Waterproofing a home offers several benefits. It can help:
- Save money: Waterproofing homes being constructed is extremely beneficial and can save homeowners a lot of money.
- Prevent mold: Excess moisture in your home can lead to mold and mildew, but waterproofing helps keep your home’s interior nice and dry.
- Eliminate home damage: A buildup of water in your home can cause a range of problems, from wood rot to ruined furniture and windows.
Metro Home Insulation offers some of the best basement waterproofing solutions in the Minneapolis area. Contact us today to learn more about our services or get a free estimate for your home!
