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Waterproofing Systems
Several companies make exterior foundation waterproofing compounds. Before
choosing a product to use on your house, make sure that you research as many as
possible and get product literature. I would also recommend consulting your
builder and finding out which products have worked well for him in the past.
Popular products and manufacturers include:
- CertainTeed Form-a-Drain
- TREMCO Barrier Solutions
- Grace Construction Products
- Mar-Flex Waterproofing
- Mer-Kote
- Tuff-n-Dri Waterproofing (modified asphalts)
- Rub-R-Wall
- American Hydrotech, Inc. (bentonite clay products)
- Chargar Corporation
- Wall Firma
It helps to know a little bit about waterproofing before selecting a product.
The first thing you should now is that damproofing and waterproofing are NOT the
same things. While damproofing products are designed to help retard water vapor
transmission, waterproofing compounds are designed to stop water infiltration.
When applied on the exterior or positive side of a foundation system, these
compounds or membranes can be exceptionally effective.
Homeowners have a wide variety of waterproofing products to select from.
However, each product is vastly different in their composition. For example,
some of these products use urethane, some use modified asphalts, some use clay
and some use rubber polymers. Unlike damproofing products, most waterproofing
compounds have the ability to bridge cracks that might later develop in a
foundation. This is very important because overtime your foundation will settle
and cracks will forms during this process. In order for your basement to remain
waterproofed, the cracks need to remain sealed. When installed properly, these
waterproofing compounds can keep a basement dry for a very long time.
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Basement Condensation
Condensation in your basement is one issue that needs to be resolved before you
consider remodeling or finishing your basement. You need to ensure that there
are no problems with humidity or dampness. If you do have condensation in your
basement, join the club because basement dampness is a problem that is common to
homeowners...
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Foundation Waterproofing
Building a home requires some very careful considerations. One very important
consideration involves waterproofing your foundation. Many homeowners are under
the assumption that their foundation has indeed been waterproofed when in fact
it has only been dam proofed. There is a big difference between these two
techniques. Damproofing may prevent a certain amount of water...
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Drain Tile Systems
In the past, drainage systems were not very efficient. Also, the installation
methods used to install the drainage system were inadequate and lead to bigger
problems. Newer products and installation methods are now being used by builders
that allow them to install foundation drainage systems that will work perfectly
for many years. Furthermore, new drainage systems can provide you with
tremendous peace of mind...
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