Dependable Foundation & Basement Waterproofing Experts in Canton, ME

In Canton, ME, a homeowner had recently noticed a problem in their basement. A few cracks had opened on the walls of their concrete foundation over time and had begun to leak water into the basement during rainfall. The homeowner, worried about damage to their property, sought a solution to their problem online and soon discovered TC Hafford Basement Systems. After a phone call with our office staff, the homeowner was set up with an appointment with one of our sales representatives for their free estimate. Once they heard their options, the homeowner hired us right away to waterproof their basement!

When our installation crew arrived at the home, they first began work on utilizing FlexiSpan on a crack running along one of the open-face walls. The crack was first brushed clear of debris to better allow our seal to adhere to the wall. Next, a primary layer of sealant was applied within and slightly around the crack. This was immediately covered over with a foam mat, which will enable the final seal to bend slightly to any changes in the shape of the crack over time. Finally, a second layer of sealant was used to cover the foam, completing the FlexiSpan structure. This will now prevent water from entering the basement through this crack.

Next, our crew needed to seal a crack that was running along a wall covered by several wooden supports. This would prevent FlexiSpan from being used. After being brushed clear, this crack was covered over by a layer of sealant. Small plugged tubes were inserted into the crack as the sealant was applied, spaced out along the length of the crack. Once dried in place, the plugs were removed and starting from the lowest tube and working upward, a Polyurethane sealant was injected into the interior of the crack. Plugging the tubes after each injection, the crack was soon completely filled with Polyurethane. Now this crack is also sealed from the outside elements.

With their basement walls sealed properly, this homeowner can rest assured their property won’t suffer from any water damage in the future. These two seals will keep this basement water-free for years to come!

A homeowner in Canton bought a home with a bowing basement wall. He hadn’t realized just how bad this could be for the home, and upon this realization, he searched online for what could be done to help it. He soon found TC Hafford Basement Systems, and received a free estimate from one of our representatives. The homeowner wanted us to get the job done, so we dispatched our crew and got started!

To resolve the issue with the wall, we needed to push the wall back into place. To do this, we used PowerBrace. The PowerBrace is a series of steel I-beams anchored to the cement floor, against the bowing wall. They are fitted to the wooden joists in the ceiling with adjustable screws. The pressure applied to the wall slowly pushes it back into place over time. We will later revisit this basement to tighten the PowerBrace system. This will further align the wall with its original location.

With these new PowerBraces in place, a caved in wall is now nothing this homeowner needs to be concerned about.