Elevators are more common as cities like Toronto grow more vertical. Nearly every structure from an apartment building to a condominium, store, warehouse, and even underground parking has an elevator. Buildings with elevators have a common issue which is the flooding of the elevator pit that causes elevator mechanisms to be susceptible to early corrosion and rust development, and leads to emergency breakage. Since the elevator pit is often one of the lowest points in the building, elevator shaft flooding is a big threat to normal functioning. What is the best way to protect an elevator shaft from occasional floods?

 

ROOTERWORX offers elevator shaft waterproofing. It is a complex measure that includes inspection of the drainage system of an elevator pit. Proper assessment may reveal blockages and other faults. Our technicians have the expertise to diagnose and fix drainage inside the elevator. Additionally, we inspect the sump pump and repair, install, and replace it, if necessary.

 

ROOOTERWORX also offers infrared camera inspection. It effectively detects any hidden damages to the foundation, water passages, leaks, or wet spots, that we cannot observe with the naked eye.

 

Additionally, we specialize in negative side waterproofing, this method does not require us to do any excavation, which might be impossible or impractical. Crystalline waterproofing is an application of a crystalline compound directly on the affected surface, which penetrates into the cracks, dents, and pores of the foundation walls. What is remarkable is that crystalline, in addition to stopping active leaks, also gets activated by contact with moisture, and that means every time a new leak develops, crystalline will get reactivated and grow further into the foundation forming crystals.

 

Please, reach out to the office to book a waterproofing inspection with infrared camera and drainage system camera inspection, or to talk to our waterproofing specialist at 416-400-2685.