This house in Saint-Placide got unexpectedly flooded during a storm and the walls and other property were damaged, forcing her to renovate the space. This is the first time this has happened since our client lived in this house (1988) and she does not want this problem of water to happen again.
Since the house is not located in a flood region in Quebec according to the report, but bordering the Ottawa River, the client did not think the risk would aggravate.
Furthermore she contacted us but she did not want any waterproofing solutions, but when our specialist went to check up her house for a free inspection, he therefore recommended a prevention solution that would eliminate the risk of flooding and give that peace of mind that the client is looking for.
First, the specialist recommended the installation of the TripleSafe sump pump system. This system protects your basement three times more than other systems because it contains 3 pumps. The first operates under normal conditions. The second pump starts if the first pump fails for any reason or when the flow and volume of water are too fast for the first one and , the third pump is an UltraSump that runs on a direct current powered by a rechargeable battery. This pump works when you experience a power failure.
In addition, as the specialist noticed some of the failure in concrete block foundation walls, he recommended that the wall be solidified with our PowerBraces support beams. The PowerBrace system is zinc plated and is specially adapted for the height of your basement. They are secured in the ground and on your wall thanks to brackets anchored in the joists. This unique system is designed by engineers to be adjusted and tightened over the years in order to reverse the problem of wall failure without having to dig and start large foundation projects. This system strengthens your foundations instantly and brings value back to your home.
Our client didn’t need to worry again in case of water flood or infiltration in the area and the basement is now protected against all these conditions.

