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The concrete foundation is the most important structural element in your home and most home owners are unable to see more then 20 % of it.  The important thing about the foundation is not that you are able to see it, it is that it is protected correctly. Is there small cracks where run off water can enter, is there adequate grading and properly maintained weeping tile and a waterproof barrier? 

Heat loss:

It is estimated that 1/3 of a homes heat loss is through poorly insulated and maintained basements. The process of insulating the exterior of the foundation has been recommended for years, and suggested by CMHC, but not implemented by the new building industry till now, one way is  in the form of insulated concrete forms (ICF).

We can apply the same moisture and insulating technology into existing foundations.

Basement moisture and insulation problems often include:

• Foundation cracks that leak.
• Condensation of the inside of the foundation.
• Standing water.
• Efflorescence (white, chalky stains).
• Wet decaying wood in contact with concrete.
• Damp or mouldy walls or floor.
• Condensation on windows, pipes and other fixtures.
• Wet insulation.
• Moisture damaged finishes.
• Musty or damp carpets.
• High humidity.
• Stuffy, damp smells.
• Frost on interior of concrete walls
• Cold drafts

Basement insulation and water proofing solutions:

Basement walls are subject to moisture from both inside and outside the house. Insulating the exterior of the foundation keeps it closer to room temperature, protecting the structure, reducing the risk of interior condensation and increasing comfort.

The disadvantages are the disturbance of landscaping.

Interior insulation will be used. This can be done when finishing the basement by using batt insulation in the stud cavities.

Never apply interior insulation to a basement with moisture problems. Fix the moisture entry problems before insulating. (figure 1, figure 2) A leaking basement is repaired at the same time using our exterior insulation system. The method of exterior insulation cost is offset by the fact that the foundation leaks be solved and future leaks are prevented. The weeping tile and sump pumps can be addressed at the same time.

This system of foundation basement repair gives you the ability to increase the insulation in your cold damp basement to a healthy, warm R-24. This is 100% greater then the average R-12 wall that is insulated on the inside.

Environmentally friendly

By reducing the heat loss from the home, fuel consumption is reduced. This has two silver linings, one is lower heating bills and two, generations long after will benefit from, less green house emissions. Not to mention the indoor air quality will be far superior to that of a home with moist ground water infiltration and cold concrete foundation walls.