Recently, Fadale Enterprises, Inc. has been working with engineers to perfect a brand new method of basement waterproofing. The new product is called Flow-Dry and uniquely provides waterproofing by allowing air to flow underneath the concrete floor of a basement.
“The special quality of this product is that it improves upon the traditional standards for waterproofing,” said company owner Shaun Fadale. “It takes a good system and makes it more efficient.”
The Flow-Dry systems incorporate a special honeycomb-type material underneath the floor during installation of a waterproofing system. Additionally, a similar material is placed against the lower portion of the foundation walls, allowing a circular airflow from under the concrete flooring. This new high-tech method increases the amount of water drawn to the perimeter drains, which in turn moves more water out of a basement and reduces the possibility of mold.
“When you eliminate or minimize water force (hydraulic pressure) against your foundation walls and concrete basement floors, you simultaneously eliminate water from entering your structure,” said Fadale. “Simply stated, limited water against your foundation equals a dry basement.”
Installation of the new product does not prolong completion or upset the usability of existing or older waterproofing systems.
“The new systems are very basic and not complex to install,” company foreman and chief installer Eric Sayers added. “This is terrific for the customer because it has zero risk for failure.”