BASEMENT WINDOW LEAK REPAIR

Basement Window Leak Repair In Calgary

Basement Window Well Installation & Repair - Basement Waterproofing - Basement Leak Repair

Building Works offers installation, repair of basement egress windows & window well in Calgary and area. One of the most common ways that water floods into a below grade space is through your basement windows.The experts at Building Works can help prevent these issues in your home. Old basement window frames easily rust and rot. These basement windows and window wells leak when filled with debris, snow and rain during wet seasons, which can then make its way into your home. When your basement floods through the basement window, it can stain concrete, damage drywall, and soak insulation. 
We are now able to perform non-invasive thermal inspections using Infra Thermal imaging cameras which detect thermal deficiencies. Our ITC Certified Infrared thermographer will quickly and conclusively detect any anomalies that your basement or property may be having. We investigate any causes to the basement window failure or the window well and provide clients with a work plan and estimate. All work is completed on time and on budget with quality assurance. 

Why Do Basement Windows Leak?

Basement windows are most often made using inexpensive steel or wood frames. As these materials age, they will begin to break down, showing signs of rust, corrosion, and decay. As the frames break down, the window panes begin to hang more loosely, and the frame itself begins to hang loosely in its opening in your basement wall. Along with becoming a leaking issue, these windows will also become drafty. As your home loses conditioned air, your energy costs will rise.
Fortunately, basement window leaks can be fixed quickly, easily, and permanently by draining any leaking water into your perimeter drainage system.

Basement Window Maintenance

Like most things in your home, your basement windows do better with a little maintenance. While your window will still probably leak at some point in the future without a window well, here are a few things you can do to help keep water to a minimum:
  • Routinely clean out snow, dirt, leaves, and other debris from your window wells
  • Keep your gutters clean so runoff water does not pool around your windows
  • Grade the soil around your home so it is sloped away from your windows and the rest of your foundation
It's also worth noting that keeping a window well free of snow, dirt, leaves, similar debris is a good way to help prevent pest infestations. Ants, termites, and more will often build their nests in debris near a home, and expand from there into your home.


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