Basement Waterproofing Products And Stopping Water Damage
Learning which basement waterproofing products are best for you starts with whether you have new construction or an existing home. With new construction you have more options to get it right the first time, with an older home you are fixing an existing problem, or at least managing the problem. New construction You certainly want to avoid the musty basement odors, foundation crack repairs, and mold and mildew removal that comes as a result of poor construction. With good grading, drainage, and waterproofing and damp-proofing, you should be able to enjoy a dry basement and comfortable home for many years. Waterproofing basement walls during construction can be accomplished in numerous ways. The Deco 20 Seal Waterproofing Membrane is an advanced hybrid acrylic resin waterproofing system developed for pre-cast walls. Another method is the Deco Drainage & Protection Board. This product waterproofs the basement wall by directing drainage water down to the foundation drainage system. One house I built used pea gravel under the foundation and the walls were coated with tar, the a plastic film was put on and sealed again with more black tar. This was quite effective, but I wonder how toxic it really was. Green basement waterproofing products The Aqua Seal Eco-Flex rubber waterproofing membrane is an environmentally friendly waterproofing product that is a water based product, safe for your family. They offer several quality options for the budget minded as well, such as the Guardian Damp proofing product. Waterproofing an older home Nobody wants to suffer water damage to their basement. The musty odors from the mold and mildew are irritating and unhealthy, your wood and carpet become damaged and your home's value diminishes rapidly. AquaSeal makes several products that can be applied with a brush, much like paint. Aqua-Stop is used for poured concrete walls and penetrates into the concrete to seal the house from water. For cement block houses, you can use Aqua-Block BB, which is also applied with a brush. These products are “green” and are safe to apply and are non-toxic. In the greater Boston area, Basement Technologies has a complete line of products and services to solve just about any basement waterproofing problem. Whether you need basement floor paint, a sump pump, have a cracked foundation, or want to get rid of mold and mildew, this company has it all. Many of the water damage problems are made worse by poor crawlspace ventilation. Depending on the region in which you live, you will have to find a way to eliminate the humidity under the house before you can move on to the bigger picture.
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