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Foundation Waterproofing

Match the system to the pressure.

Four pressure-rated systems, one proven preparation sequence. From minor vapor control to 250+ PSI hydrostatic head — Enviroguard waterproofs the foundation from the inside or the outside, with or without excavation.

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System 1 · MasonryGuard
20–30 PSI
System 2 · Phoenix Neg.
40–60 PSI
New
System 2+ · Interior Drainage
40–60 PSI + relief
System 3 · Phoenix Pos.
100–250+ PSI
Why it matters

Water is the slow failure of every foundation.

Controlling moisture migration is not cosmetic — it protects the structure, the air, and the value of the building. Treating it at the surface now costs a fraction of excavation or structural repair later.

01

Structural Protection

Stops freeze-thaw damage, rebar corrosion, mortar erosion, and progressive cracking at the source.

02

Mold & Air Quality

Crawl-space and basement air rises into living space. Moisture control is indoor air-quality control.

03

Property Value

Foundation moisture is a top real-estate deal-killer. A documented treatment adds marketable value.

04

Lower Long-Term Cost

Surface treatment today is a fraction of what excavation or structural repair costs tomorrow.

05

HVAC Efficiency

A dry foundation cuts the humidity load on HVAC — lowering energy use and extending equipment life.

The systems

Four systems, rated by the pressure they hold.

Every system begins with the same surface preparation and EnviroSeal densification. What changes is the membrane — and how much hydrostatic head it can stand against, or relieve.

System 1 · Negative Side

MasonryGuard

Interior cementitious coating

  • Hydrostatic20–30 PSI
    ~46–69 ft head
  • ApplicationInterior (negative)
  • ExcavationNot required
  • Best forMinor seepage / vapor
  • Crack bridgingHairline only
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System 2 · Negative Side

Phoenix Interior

Elastomeric remediation membrane

  • Hydrostatic40–60 PSI
    ~92–139 ft head
  • ApplicationInterior (negative)
  • ExcavationNot required
  • Best forModerate-head remediation
  • Crack bridgingDynamic, 1/16–1/8″
See the Phoenix system →
System 2+ · Negative Side

Interior Drainage New

Phoenix Interior membrane + interior perimeter drain & sump

  • Hydrostatic40–60 PSI + relief
    membrane + active pressure relief
  • ApplicationInterior (negative)
  • ExcavationNot required
  • Best forActive / standing water, no dig
  • Crack bridgingDynamic, 1/16–1/8″
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System 3 · Positive Side

Phoenix Exterior

Monolithic exterior membrane

  • Hydrostatic100–250+ PSI
    ~231–578+ ft head
  • ApplicationExterior (positive)
  • ExcavationRequired
  • Best forNew build / full access
  • Crack bridgingDynamic, 1/4″+
See the Phoenix system →
System 2 or System 2+? Follow the water.

The choice is about where the water comes from, not how severe it looks. Water seeping through the wall face → System 2 seals it. Water at the wall-to-floor cove joint, up through floor cracks, standing water, or a rising water table → System 2+ seals the wall and relieves the pressure with an interior drain and sump. Sealing a pressurized cove joint with the membrane alone just sends the water to the next crack — so we relieve it, not just cover it. System 2+ delivers heavy-water performance from the interior, with no excavation — the bridge between System 2 and System 3.

The shared foundation

Every system starts the same way.

No sealer or membrane performs to its rating over an unprepared surface. Preparation is not preliminary — it is the most critical step, and it never changes by system.

01

Mechanical Prep

Dry-brush the substrate and remove efflorescence mechanically. Sealing over active salts fails — the salts keep migrating and lift the coating.

02

Repair & Plug

V-groove and fill cracks; plug all active weeping points with fast-set hydraulic cement. Verify dry before any product goes on.

03

EnviroSeal Densify

Penetrating silicate densifies the pore structure into calcium-silicate-hydrate. Re-densification is maintenance, not remediation.

Critical. System selection only determines which waterproofing product is applied after preparation is complete. Do not shortcut prep regardless of which system is specified.
Systems 2, 2+, and 3 · The Phoenix Line

Three products. One membrane.

The Phoenix elastomeric line is rated for both negative and positive side, and is the membrane behind Systems 2, 2+, and 3. All three products are required in sequence — substituting or omitting any one voids the system's rated performance. System 2+ adds an interior perimeter drain and sump to this same sequence.

Step 1 · Bridge & Fill

Bridging & Joint Compound

High-viscosity compound that fills and seals every crack, joint, penetration, and cold joint before the Foundation Base Coat. Holds on vertical surfaces.

  • Viscosity50,000–70,000 cPs
  • Tensile (initial)274 PSI
  • Elongation200%
Step 2 · Level & Bond

Foundation Base Coat

Low-viscosity, self-leveling coat that fills remaining surface irregularities and creates a uniform adhesion base for the final membrane.

  • Viscosity90 cPs
  • Applied at23–30 wet mils
  • Tensile (aged)283 → 441 PSI
Step 3 · Waterproof

Foundation Waterproofer

The final self-leveling membrane. Thins under shear for airless spray; flexible to −26°C; strength climbs in service after aging.

  • Permeance25 US Perms
  • Low-temp flexPass at −26°C
  • Tensile (aged)283 → 441 PSI
Sequence is non-negotiable: Bridging & Joint Compound → Foundation Base Coat → Foundation Waterproofer. For System 2+, the interior perimeter drain and sump are installed with the membrane to relieve hydrostatic pressure.
Decision guide

Which system is right?

Specify by hydrostatic condition, application side, water source, and whether excavation is feasible.

System 1

MasonryGuard

  • Moisture is capillary or condensation-driven, not sustained pressure
  • Wall is dry enough to coat — no active weeping
  • Exterior drainage already handles the groundwater load
  • Budget favors lower material cost at moderate durability
System 2

Phoenix Interior

  • Moderate hydrostatic head with active or chronic seepage through the wall face
  • Excavation is not feasible or not warranted
  • Dynamic minor cracking needs to be bridged
  • A longer service life than masonry coating is required
System 2+

Interior Drainage

  • Water at the cove joint or up through floor cracks (under-slab pressure)
  • Standing water, pooling, or flooding; frequent sump demand
  • High or rising water table; head persists after grade/downspout fixes
  • Interior-only scope — the property can't or won't be excavated
System 3

Phoenix Exterior

  • New construction or full exterior access exists
  • High sustained head demands positive-side defense
  • A footing drain and protection board can be installed
  • 20–50+ year service life is the goal
Seal it

System 2 — membrane alone, when…

  • Seepage enters through the wall face — cracks, porous block, above the floor
  • Light or occasional dampness; the moisture is not pressurized
  • No water at the cove joint or up through floor cracks
  • No standing water; water table below the slab
Seal + relieve it

System 2+ — add interior drainage, when…

  • Water at the cove joint (wall-floor seam) or up through floor cracks
  • Standing water, puddles, or flooding on the floor
  • High or seasonally rising water table; frequent or continuous sump cycling
  • Head persists after exterior grade / downspout corrections — or those aren't feasible

After treatment — protect the work

  • Slope exterior grade away from the foundation
  • Extend downspout discharge 4–6 ft from the wall
  • Drain basement window wells
  • Inspect treated surfaces annually for new efflorescence or cracking
  • Re-densify with EnviroSeal every few years as maintenance
  • Relieve residual head with drain tile or sump where applicable (standard on System 2+)
  • Test the System 2+ sump pump and its battery backup at least annually; keep the pit clear

Protect the foundation before it costs you.

A treated, documented foundation means cleaner air, lower energy bills, and a structure that holds its value. Find a certified Enviroguard pro near you.

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