Basement Waterproofing Systems

Trace Basement systems are a member of the Basement Systems international network of Basement waterproofing systems installers. What that means to you is that our Basement Waterproofing Systems are installed by over a hundred companies in the USA and Canada, and now by Trace Basement Systems in the UK. As a result, the products installed in our basement waterproofing systems are the most tried, tested and developed on the market.

If you are considering converting your cellar/basement then the products and methods used by the company you select is vital. All basement waterproofing systems are not equal. Trace attend to many flooded basements where traditional basement waterproofing systems (tanking) have failed (click 'basements' from the menu to see examples). The implications of this are often costly when carpets, fixtures and fittings are damaged and have to be replaced.

Our Basement Waterproofing Systems conform to BSI:8102, the British standard for waterproofing. BS8102 States that drained cavity systems (the method of basement waterprooing system we install) is considered the most effective and trouble free. In short, Trace employ the most advanced products in the most effective configuration to ensure your basement waterproofing system keeps your basement dry.

A Drained Cavity basement waterproofing system works by alleviating water pressure. Water is controlled, collected and allowed to flow through hidden drainage channels either to natural drainage or to a sump pump where the water is removed away from the property. Quite simply water always follows the path of least resistance and flows to the lowest point. Our basement waterproofing systems take advantage of these basic rules of physics to ensure your basement stays dry.

The most commonly employed basement waterproofing systems are known as tanked systems. The theory is to apply a waterproof barrier to the inside or outside of basements to block water out. The limitation of this method is that the system fights against water pressure. If there is any hole or weakness in the 'tank' then water will find it, take the path of least resistance and costly flooding can ensue.

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