Below Grade Waterproofing
Gordon Energy & Drainage is the most trusted and well known basement and foundation waterproofing company serving the Greater Kansas City area. We have more than 4 decades of experience working with area contractors to get the job done quickly & to area building codes.
We offer a variety of standard Kansas City basement and foundation waterproofing services and are able to custom order most engineered spec products.
Dampproofing
Dampproofing is the process of spraying an asphalt material on the foundation wall that will resist moisture and vapor penetration. Dampproofing is generally the minimum required product by most cities and is a cost effective method to meet this code requirement.
Note: Dampproofing does not span cracks and should not be considered a basement waterproofing product in Kansas City or other areas.
BoneSeal Dampproofing
We use a dampproofing product called BoneSeal, an asphault emulsion, by GMX WATERPROOFING PRODUCTS. This asphault emulsion goes on a little thicker than the typical oil based (road oil) solution many of our area competitors offer and is more environmentally friendly.
- Meets Minimum Code Requirements
- Sprayed On – No Seam or Joints
- Moisture & Vapor Barrier Only – Does Not Span Cracks
- No Drainage Characteristics
- No Insulation Value
Because of the limitations of dampproofing we do not offer a warranty for this product.
Basement and Foundation Waterproofing
Waterproofing is the process of sealing the foundation wall (typically spraying) to prevent moisture from penetrating the foundation structure.
Gordon Energy & Drainage offers a range of basement and foundation waterproofing options in the Kansas City area. Two of the most common are Ultra Shield and BoneDry Wateproofing.
Ultra Shield Waterproofing
Our most popular product for waterproofing is Ultra Shield by GMX. Ultra Shield seals out water penetration with a flexible, seamless membrane with up to 1.5 times more hydrostatic head pressure resistance than standard waterproofing products.
- Sprayed On – No Seam or Joints
- Spans Cracks – Seals Against Water Leaks
- 3 ft of Hydrostatic Head Resistance
- Exceeds Minimum Code Requirements
Ultra Shield is backed by a 10 Year Warranty
BoneDry Waterproofing
A higher-caliber waterproofing product available is BoneDry by GMX. Similar to Ultra Shield, BoneDry seals out water penetration with a flexible, seamless membrane. BoneDry, however, has up to 6 times more hydrostatic head pressure resistance than standard waterproofing products and has a superior hang strength enabling it to maintain a consistent thickness for maximum performance.
- Exceeds Minimum Code Requirements
- Sprayed On – No Seam or Joints
- Spans Cracks – Seals Against Water Leaks
- 8 ft of Hydrostatic Head Resistance
BoneDry is backed by a 15 Year Warranty
Thermal Drain Board
Thermal Drain is a complementary product to Ultra Shield and BoneDry that protects the membrane, assist with drainage and insulates the foundation to reduce interior condensation.
- Exceeds Minimum Building Code Requirements
- Add Additional Drain Capability
- Protects Membrane From Backfill
- R3 Insulation
BoneDry & Thermal Drain paired together is backed by a 30 Year Warranty
Custom Order Waterproofing
If your architect or engineer has specified a specific type of basement or foundation waterproofing in Kansas City – don’t fret! We have worked with a variety of building specs and have the ability to special order your desired product.
Commercial Water Proofing Manufacturers (includes, but not limited to)
| WR Grace | Carlisle |
| Polyguard Products | Tremco |
| Cetco | Owens Corning |
Commercial Water Proofing Products (includes, but not limited to)
| Bituthene | Polyguard | Hydroduct |
| Aquadrain | CCW MiraDRAIN | CCW MiraDRI |
| CCW MiraCLAY | Volclay Hydrobar | Volclay Voltex |
| Insul-Drain Foamular | Paraseal | Flow 15-P & Flow 18-H |
| Tremproof 201/60 | Vulkem 250GC | Bentonite |
Drain Tile
Drain Tile Systems are installed at the base of a home or building’s foundation and are designed to collect water and divert it away from the structure. Typically for homes, this entails connecting the drain tile system to the home’s sump pump to be directed away.
Gordon Energy & Drainage offers a variety of standard choices that are popular in the KC area. We are also able to order per a architect’s specifications.
*Note: Gravel is to be purchased by the builder, however we provide the labor to spread it.
