Poor or insufficient basement and foundation waterproofing could result in some waterproofing issues. If not correctly fixed, water leakage may lead to many damages. You might be trying to apply products or coats to seal your basement while the main issue is with your outer walls. Below are some tips that may guide you to seal your basement and foundation.
Dig Around
For you to properly seal your basement and foundation, you might need to dig around your outer perimeter down to your base foundation. To complete the waterproofing process successfully, make sure that you apply the correct product over your wall. Then have drainage gravel, tiles, or perforated pipe, crushed stone drains, and other recommended materials fixed below or at your basement area. Following this installation, the discharge will be via mechanical means or gravity into the primary drainage system.
Use a Membrane
Have a waterproofing membrane installed. An asphalt polyurethane material is usually sprayed or troweled on your wall. This helps you seal your basement and foundation from leaking. The elastomeric membrane is a heavy membrane coat (asphalt modified) that will help you seal your basement and foundation successfully.
Additionally, elastomeric membranes have the advantage that they can move and flex; hence, they can afford to accommodate new cracks when they occur. It would be wise if you apply a waterproofing product as it yields great results.
Inspect for Cracks
After the excavation work, clean your basement wall and inspect cracks or areas leading to leakage. Once you identify this problem, use hydraulic cement to seal your basement or foundation from leaking. Most hydraulic cement has a curing property, and hence it will expand to seal the cracks, thus reducing leakage.
Apply Sealant
To all your exterior walls, apply a cement-based sealant coat to seal your foundation as well as your basements. Generally, sealant cement is relatively easy to use, and you can apply it over masonry and concrete surfaces. Once you apply it, it will harden and seal the concrete openings. Some hairline cracks could have gone unfixed when applying hydraulic cement, this process will help you seal them up.
Install a Drainage Mat
To seal your home from leaking, have a dimple molded drainage mat installed. The process uses materials that have air gaps between themselves and your basement, allowing moisture to travel through the main drainage structure. However, you should ensure you install the drainage mat within your foundation depth. Also, it helps ease horizontal force against your foundation.
Finally, you can have a weeping tile installed below your basement floor, usually for easy maintenance purposes. For all your basement and foundation waterproofing services, be sure to call or visit us today.
