Table of Contents

  1. How do I know if I have a foundation or waterproofing problem ?
  2. Where can I find signs in my basement that show problems ?
  3. Why doesn't my basement always leak after rain ?
  4. Who is in charge of your installation crew ?
  5. What is the average time it takes to waterproof a basement ?
  6. When is the best time to waterproof my basement or crawl ?

How do I know if I have a foundation or waterproofing problem ?

Many signs are evident such as water on the floor, wall cracks, moisture or dampness

in your basement or crawl. A professional such as Interior Channel's Foundation Experts can

determine the extent of damage and a fair cost of repair. NO HIGH PRESSURE. Our sales

staff are trained to explain the problem and give you a full service choice of solutions.

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Where can I find signs in my basement that show problems ?

In most cases the corners and lower courses of blocks will show darkness were mold and

mildew will gather above the floor on the block itself. Other signs are floor cracks or if you

have poured walls you may see moisture come up were the floor meets the wall. Vertical or

stress cracks are common problems in poured basements. In some cases outside excavation is

necessary. Call Interior Channel for an honest, no pressure estimate.

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Why doesn't my basement always leak after rain ?

This is an excellent question. Without getting into great detail, the water table and hydro-static

pressure is raised by rainfall. Tile system are designed to relieve this pressure when it gets to a

certain level . In most rains the hydro-static pressure is not strong enough to raise the water to

basement level so no leakage is noticed, but the water is still there.

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Who is in charge of Interior Channels installation crew ?

Every job Interior Channel installs has a chain of command attached. The first and most important

contact you have is your salesperson. It is his/her job to evaluate your current situation, relay this

information in writing, and photo's if necessary, to management. Management then OKs the project

and assigns it to our installation department. All of our installers are trained and every installation has

a crew leader. He/she will introduce themselves when the job starts. Remember your sales person

is the ultimate contact between yourself and the company.

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What is average time it takes to waterproof a basement ?

This varies from job to job but to give you a rough idea we take 2 days on average for the Interior Channel above floor

systems. Three to four days on large basement that need sump pumps and about a week for Interior Channel DrainTile below

floor tile systems. Outside excavation can run from seven days to two weeks, depends on the size,

depth and obstructions. Average job 3.5 days

 

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When is best time to waterproof my basement or crawl ?

Interior Channel works and installs systems year around. Whenever you get tired of that damp, wet, mold and

mildew basement, let us know. We'll get on it within two weeks, Guaranteed

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Gary R. Eber
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Interior Channel, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Revised: 05/24/07.