Edison, NJ Home Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing

Interior Basement Waterproofing VS Exterior Basement Waterproofing

The truth is that both interior and exterior basement waterproofing are effective methods to protect your Edison home. Blue Umbrella will help you determine which of these waterproofing methods is best!

A Closer Look at Interior Waterproofing

Here's a brief look at the interior waterproofing process:

• Blue Umbrella Waterproofing drills weep holes around the perimeter of your basement, along the bottom of the walls.
• Our waterproofing experts install drainage channels at a pitch along the basement perimeter under the floor slab.
• Next, we install a Blue Angel sump pump in a sump pit. This sump pump will evacuate any collected water to the outside via a discharge line.
• We install a basement dehumidifier to protect against mold growth and excess humidity.
• Now you can enjoy a safe and dry basement in your Edison home!

A Closer Look at Exterior Waterproofing

Here's a quick look at how Blue Umbrella does exterior waterproofing:

• Blue Umbrella excavates the soil around your exterior foundation.
• We install a blue skin membrane, sealant, and drainage board against the foundation wall.
• Afterward, we backfill the excavated soil onto your foundation.

It may seem simple, but these waterproofing steps require knowledgeable hands and careful installation to ensure the system works properly. 

Blue Umbrella has decades of experience in the waterproofing industry. Our experts know whether your home needs exterior or interior basement waterproofing. Generally, exterior waterproofing is best for new construction. Interior basement waterproofing is better for existing Edison, NJ homes because it's less intrusive and more affordable.

Making Sure Your Waterproofing Works When Needed

Like many machines and systems we use today, your waterproofing will require maintenance to ensure 100% efficiency. Having your waterproofing fail during a heavy storm can lead to a flooded basement, a plethora of moisture-related problems, and of course, expensive repairs. 

That's why choosing the Umbrella Maintenance Plan is an excellent investment in your new basement waterproofing system. As the saying goes, "prevention is better than cure" (certainly less expensive too)!

Maintaining a Healthy New Jersey Home with Basement Waterproofing

Along with keeping your Edison, NJ, home dry, basement waterproofing helps prevent moisture-related problems. Some of these problems include:

• Mold growth
• Dust mites
• Termites
• Wood rot
  

You can enjoy a home free of these issues by keeping water outside where it belongs!