Pick Draintony because we have the answer for maintaining the structural integrity of your house. We will completely eliminate any chance to destroy your home foundation strength.
The feeling is great when we are the first hired contractor to break the ground. We are able to maintain the foundation strength with our products and methods. And yes we sometimes walk into homes with compromised concrete basement floor. This mainly happens when the original concrete basement floor is suffering from uneven thicknesses; which means the floor is thinner on the footer than in the center of the basement. Most of the floor weight will then be in the center of the basement. The lack of stability in floor thickness may cause the concrete to go down in the center. Also, the basement floor will crack alongside the footing.
Draintony witnessed a lot of compromised basement floors. And many homeowners are not even slightly aware of the structural integrity issue. Hiring a wrong waterproofing company for the job may turn out to be an expensive mistake.
Call 416-938-5102 to schedule a free estimate with Draintony today.
Many homeowners cover up one of their basement’s most valuable piece; the concrete floor. They simply assume that hiding the concrete under the carpet is the best way to add a value to their home.
It is time to bust some of the common legends about the alleged disadvantages of the basement concrete floors. In fact, enhancing the concrete rather than covering up is the golden standard in the treatment of the basement floor.
These are some of the reasons why you must enhance rather than cover up your basement concrete floor;
Often people think that the concrete floor is very cold and also damp
But this will not happen in appropriately constructed homes; and this is because they are much better insulated than the older homes. Today’s building codes usually require vapor barrier installation under the slab in order to block the moisture migration.
And if you are thinking about putting a carpet on your basement floor, don’t do it. The carpet is prone to mildew and mold. Basement floors are usually cooler than the air temperature in your basement. So placing a carpet on the floor will only lower the temperature. Then a small amount of moisture will then accumulate beneath the carpet; making proper conditions for mold and mildew growth. The moisture creation will be so insignificant that you may hardly even notice it.
When you have a moisture problem in your basement; you have to resolve it before even thinking about any floor treatment. Particularly carpeting. You can without difficulty make a test on your own for excess moisture; tap a part of plastic sheeting to the concrete floor. Then seal the edges with a duct tape. Leave the plastic for 24 hours. And if you notice accumulated condensation under the plastic; then you have to take measures for solving the problem with the moisture.
With the decorative concrete, there is no risk of chemical emission; unlike the new carpet. These are very dangerous emissions; usually in basements that are not well ventilated. Carpets in addition are a reproduction ground for many allergens.
Do not seal or cover the concrete floor in order to lessen radon penetration
If radon is present in the soil near the basement; it can still get into the home through the foundation cracks. Also sealing will not lower the radon levels drastically or constantly.
Building codes in some areas oblige radon testing. Radon testing in existing homes must be taken before even starting a basement restoration project.
Decorative concrete floors are not slippery
Most of the time, the decorative concrete floors are no more slippery than ceramic or vinyl tile. High gloss sealer appliance for protecting; and enhancing the decorative concrete can decrease traction a bit. But this can without any difficulty be cured with a mix of a nonslip additive in the sealer right before the application.
Floor coverings are never cheaper than the concrete
Moreover the life expectancy of the basement concrete floor will surpass the many floor cover materials. The decorative concrete will also carry on water from occasional seepage after the heavy rains; unlike the water receptive floor coverings that can deform or peel up. This means that in the long run the homeowners will save money all because they will never have to replace the damaged floor.
Basement concrete floor is regularly a more economical alternative than many other coverings; like marble or ceramic tile. Skilled basement concrete floor technicians can copy the look of these much expensive materials.
The concrete floors have low maintenance needs. Usually only an occasional mopping will maintain the floor for many years. And when the concrete floor is protected with a very good sealer; it can also be resistible to abrasion, chemicals and stains.
No other basement floor material will offer that much decorative flexibility like the concrete
A small amount of the options include self leveling overlays, epoxy coatings; dyes, paints chemical stains and stenciling. When combined these treatments will create unique decorative finishes. And you will get originality and beauty without losing concrete’s most valuable assets; practicality, economy and longevity. In addition, avoid the usage of solvent based products if the basement has poor ventilation. They can release dangerous smell. So always use, solvent free and water-based formula.
If you choose to make your basement floor with concrete, be certain that the job will be a big task. This challenge contains rip up and disposal of the old floor; removing the adhesives that are used to glue it down. Also, you may find cracks in the open floor. Covering the floor will add to the height of the same and may call for particular adjustments.
But this all is well worth the extra effort and time involved. Once the whole project is finished; your basement concrete floor will look stunning for decades without any need for replacement.
How long it takes to install concrete floor?
The time and steps that are involved in installing a basement concrete floor differ significantly from job to job. On a tiny project, like basement floor; the timeline can range from two to five days. The more complex concrete floors projects when multiple dyes colors or stains are involved; or custom graphics, it will take longer to complete.
The state of the existing concrete also has a huge impact on the time necessary for the project finishing point. If your floor is in need of wide surface repair; then add at least two days, in to the schedule.
The key factors that influence the concrete floor installation;
- The project size
- The level of complexity
- Accessibility
- The exiting floor condition
- Concrete repair or even removal of the existing floor cover
- The need to protect all surrounding surfaces; like walls and also baseboards.
- The distance required among each step; like after each stain and sealer coat.
New basement concrete floors come with a full dry basement package. Including new under grade internal sanitary drains; with sewer backup protection, internal waterproofing with sump pump; weeping tile, and Delta MS drainage membrane.
Draintony is among Toronto’s #1 concrete floor installers. We offer a 4-in-1 package deal, which includes a new basement concrete floor; internal waterproofing, and sump pump and backwater valve.
Dry basement is guaranteed! Draintony provides 25 years warranty!
Concrete Floors is one of the basement waterproofing services that Draintony provides. Call us now at 416-938-5102 or Contact us today to Get a Free Quote!
The majority of basement floors are made with concrete, as one of the toughest materials accessible to home builders. The basements are the most demanding part of the house. In order to finish your project, you may have to deal with ceiling height issues; out-of-level subfloor or maybe a problematical moisture.
