Wet Elevator Pits & Vaults, Waterproofing - MA, NH, RI, & CT
Underground elevator pits and vaults require special attention. Some of these were built near rivers or lakes and have large amounts of hydrostatic water pressure pushing against both the walls and floor. Elevator pits are usually the lowest part of the building the place where the water wants to end up and any cracks or holes will provide easy access to the interior.
Wet floors, darker patches of concrete, crusty white buildup all indicate water trying to get into the building.
Over time the water breaks down the mortar and concrete and rusts out the structural rebar holding the wall together.
Injection Process
The process begins by drilling injection holes through the wall. Hydroclay will be pumped through the wall sealing up the cracks and holes that have developed on the outside of the wall. This positive side barrier stays flexible for life allowing it to bridge future cracks.
The best way to waterproof basements, elevator pits, or any underground structure is to stop the water before it penetrates the structure.
Filling the voids in the soil and bridging small cracks the seal-healing hydroclay acts like a cork.
Once holes have been drilled in the wall, while most of our pumping equipment is van-mounted we also have portable equipment for pumping in remote locations.
After the pumping is complete the holes are sealed and the area is cleaned up. Even with future settling the hydroclay will self-seal, providing a permanent barrier.
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