Advantages

  • A dry cellar
  • Final and sustainable solution
  • Sealed warranty, 20 years long
  • Rapid implementation
  • Possible government intervention (premium)
  • Increase in property capital gains
  • Unique solution from AquaConsult

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Not sure if basement drainage is the right solution for your situation? Do you need support? Our technical advisers have built up extensive experience and expertise to effectively determine how best to combat moisture.

 

They are available to assist you free of charge and with no obligation. Do not hesitate to get in touch.

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What is basement drainage?

If you notice moisture or puddles of water in your basement, it is highly recommended to waterproof your basement. If you don't, sooner or later you will have to deal with the negative consequences of moisture problems. One way of waterproofing a basement is through basement drainage. This drains the groundwater that enters the cellar in a permanent way via channels. There are three types of basement drainage, depending on how the groundwater reaches the basement:

  • Edge drainage, when moisture penetrates at the junction between the basement floor and the walls.
  • Wall drainage, when moisture penetrates through the basement walls.
  • Floor drainage, when moisture makes its way in through the basement floor.

How does basement drainage work?

Whether you are dealing with a wall, edge, or floor drainage, the modus operandi of the moisture expert proceeds very similarly. In traditional floor drainage, a moisture expert usually installs a solid bubble wrap or bubble membrane, which is used to drain the groundwater:

  • The bubble wrap contains a specific structure with small channels. These channels serve as collection channels for groundwater, which is then directed to a drain.
  • This drain is drilled at the lowest point of the basement, allowing the water to drain naturally.
  • The collected water is then pumped out of the collector through a drain using a water pump. Usually, this pump is equipped with sensors, making it operate automatically.
  • To prevent penetrating groundwater from reaching the channels, solid waterproof tape is applied between the strips and on the sides of the bubble wrap.
  • The moisture expert completes the process by applying a new layer of concrete on top of the studded membrane.

By efficiently draining groundwater under this new floor, floor drainage is a sustainable solution that is also unobtrusive.

 

After complete curing and drying of the new floor, the moisture problem is permanently solved. About 8 cm of height is lost in the process. It is wise to engage a specialist if you are considering basement floor drainage. This ensures a careful assessment and expert execution of the necessary work.

AquaConsult's unique process:

At AquaConsult, we have a certified alternative approach to floor drainage. Unlike adding a new layer of concrete above the bubble liner, as described previously, we use certified ceramic tiles.

  • A pump housing is installed in the floor or wall in which the water is collected. This pump is equipped with level monitoring.
  • There will be certified ceramic tiles 60 x 60 x 2 placed (colour of your choice)
  • The tiles are elastically grouted (optional) using a unique process that ensures they never come loose.
  • In total, you will lose a maximum of 5 centimetres of height in your basement:
    • 2 centimetres for the tile
    • 3 centimetres for build-up
  • You enjoy the standard 20-year warranty.

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