Wet Basement

1. Relieve hydrostatic pressure. Make weep holes into the cells of each block (4" to 6" in from each mortar-joint ) at the point where the floor and wall meet. Solid poured concrete walls have no cavities, so weep holes are not required. 2. Prepare the surface properly. To properly bond and seal the system to the concrete floor, the floor area along the wall approximately 3" wide must be stripped to bare concrete. To remove all paint or tile adhesive, use a 3M metal paint stripper wheel with your electric drill.
3. Cut and fit the baseboard sections. Now you are ready to cut and trial-fit the main sections along the basement walls. 4. Placing pre-molded corners. Begin by placing pre-molded corner sections in all the corners. Mark the floor in front of the corners showing where the main sections will stop.

About Basement waterproofing

The first step in waterproofing is to identify the source of a wet or flooded basement, since dealing with the water source will ensure long-term success. Basement waterproofing is usually completed when a basement is still in the very early stages of water damage. The choice of which system to use is as important as knowing the source of the problem. In order to solve the problem of leaky basements, the job must be done efficiently; it is essential to make sure that leaks will not happen again. Any system that does this is known as a waterproofing system.Waterproofing a basement can be implemented either internally or externally.


In the end, one should choose the waterproofing system that solves the wet basement problem once and for all. But unless all the water sources are identified in the original inspection, including, seepage, damp walls, mildew, rust cracks, slumps and sinkholes, they may all return.

This process is then completed with the addition of an external sump pump. Internal solutions may mean fixing a leaky pipe or building a sump pump and permanent ground gutters to relieve hydrostatic pressure; additionally, this process can involve the installation of special thick plastic tarping over the floor to stop dampness.

Basement waterproofing systems are basically of two different kinds: external and internal. External basement waterproofing systems involve either backfilling the foundation or digging up the foundation and putting layers of thick plastic tarping or vinyl underground gutters around the areas of hydrostatic pressure and whole foundation.Basement provides detailed information on Basements, Basement Waterproofing, Basement Remodeling, Basement Finishing and more. Basements is affiliated with Flood Zones.

I. WARRANTY

Basement Water Control Products are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original buyer and any products which are defective in workmanship or material will be repaired or replaced at the option of Waterproof.com LLC., at no charge to the Buyer. The obligation of the seller Waterproof.com LLC. hereunder shall be limited solely to repair or replacement of products that fall within the foregoing limitations, and shall be conditioned upon receipt of written notice of any alleged defects or deficiency promptly after discovery and within the one year Warranty period. The Warranty contained herein shall not apply to any product that has been damaged or has been altered in any way or which has been subjected to misuse, negligence or accident. The warranty does not apply to color match or color retention.
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Benefits of Waterproofing:

• Enjoy an increased living space
• A more attractive and more comfortable home
• Increased property value
• Structurally sound foundation
• A healthier home environment for your family
• A warmer basement during winter

The casualties of water damage include:

> Electrical hazards causing the possible short circuit of lighting and power points.

• The blistering of paint.

• Unsightly deterioration of the building facade.

• Health problems due to dampness, which may lead to respiratory problems.
• Rotting of timber structures and finishes such as floor joints, beams, floors, studs, skirting, architraves and frames.

• Corrosion of metals such as steel reinforcement in concrete, steel beams, lintels, metal door frames etc.

• Swelling of plasterboards and the subsequent debonding of ceramic tiles.

Definition:

Waterproofing is a method by which an item is made resistant to damage by water. Waterproofing is the formation of an impervious barrier which is designed to prevent water entering or escaping from various sections of building structures. Internal areas that are waterproofed include bathrooms, shower recesses, laundries and toilets. Whilst an external area waterproofed extends to roofs, planter boxes, podiums, balconies, retaining walls and swimming pools.

Introduction:

The 40 days of incessant rain inspired people to take some course of action to prevent water from entering their habitat.The first real need for waterproofing dates back to the days of Noahs Ark. In the early days people relied upon reed,thatch, such as straw, leaves and other dried vegetable matter as a barrier against water entering their home.

Technological touch up and progress are occurring on a daily basis. Over time today's waterproofing membranes such as polyurethanes, acrylics and polyesters will become as antiquated as leaves and animal skins are today.Waterproofing has come a long way since Noah's day. The discovery of oil, coupled with the advances of chemistry saw the arrival of numerous petroleum derived waterproofing products such as bituminous, butyl rubber, neoprene rubber, hypalon etc.

Over time more sophisticated waterproofing materials were adopted. These included: animal skins, timber shingles, and natural stones like slate. The architectural designs of the day such as high pitched roofs helped overcome some of the shortfalls and limitations of the materials that were used. Over the centuries other waterproofing materials were used such as metals eg. copper, lead, zinc, and tin.