What is floor drainage in the basement?
Moisture problems can occur in many places in the house. Often the basement however, the most humid place in a home. Do you often notice puddles of water in this room? Possibly it is soil moisture that largely finds its way in via the basement floor. In that case, floor drainage of your basement may well be the appropriate solution. Read on to find out how such a moisture solution works.
What is floor drainage in the basement?
Waterproofing a basement generally can be done in two ways:
Floor drainage falls under the category basement drainage, and is closely related to edge drainage and wall drainage. This form of basement drainage is used when moisture enters through the basement floor due to being under high pressure from groundwater. This can occur, for example, with porous floors, such as a basement floor composed of bricks.
How does floor drainage work?
Traditionally, a moisture expert is going to install a bubble liner or membrane when doing floor drainage. This works as follows:
When the new floor has hardened and dried sufficiently, the moisture problem is permanently solved. You will lose about 8 cm of height in the process. It is advisable to enlist the help of a expert to be called in when you want your basement floor drained. This is because it ensures an accurate evaluation and expert execution of the required work.
Unique approach: basement floor drainage with AquaConsult
At AquaConsult, we have a certified alternative method of doing floor drainage. Instead of adding another layer of concrete above the bubble wrap, as described above, we place certified ceramic tiles. The tiles are grouted elastically using a unique process that ensures they never come loose.
Our approach has several advantages:
Would you like more information about this solution? Feel free to contact with us.
How does floor drainage differ from basement drainage?
At basement, also known as basement waterproofing, a waterproof plaster is applied in several stages or layers to both the walls and floor of the basement. These layers then dry out and collectively form a protective barrier against moisture.
When determining the best-fit solution, we always consider the groundwater pressure. If the groundwater pressure is too high, basement waterproofing may not be the most appropriate method of moisture control. It is not obvious to check exactly how high the groundwater pressure really is. For this, get assistance from a moisture expert.
The advantages of basement floor drainage
Obviously, the biggest advantage of having (professional) floor drainage carried out in your basement is that the moisture problem is solved efficiently. The groundwater that seeps into the basement via the floor is effectively drained away thanks to the floor drainage. Do you combine floor drainage with wall drainage? Then your entire basement is protected against water seeping in.
Floor drainage in your basement also has other benefits:
Is floor drainage the solution to your moisture problem?
Whether basement floor drainage is the ideal solution to moisture in your basement depends on several factors. In some cases, basement or -ventilation a more appropriate method. Therefore, we recommend having a thorough moisture analysis carried out into the cause and extent of the moisture problem. Only then can it be determined whether or not basement floor drainage is the most appropriate solution for your situation, and a good estimate of the cost of the procedure can be made.
Getting rid of your damp basement?
Are you struggling with a damp basement and looking for a suitable solution? Then AquaConsult is the right place for you. Contact us now, or request a free moisture expertise.
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