The Importance of Proper Concrete Waterproofing
Moisture can seriously weaken the walls and foundation of a house. Getting proper and effective concrete waterproofing can significantly enhance the life of a house.
Concrete is often regarded to be an impenetrable barrier. Few, however, know that concrete is in fact a very porous material that allows moisture to pass through it very easily. Concrete is commonly used for construction purposes. It is used for laying down the foundations of houses as well as for many other purposes including but not limited to construction of walkways or patios. It is important that concrete waterproofing is done for preventing the moisture from creeping into the basement of your house. Any such passage of moisture can lead to damaging of the walls or cause a mold problem in your home.
The best time for waterproofing the concrete is when the house is getting constructed for the first time. The walls are exposed during the construction of the house and it is far easier to waterproof them rather than doing it after they have been completed and painted. Waterproofing done on the exteriors of the foundation walls of a house is much different from the type that is used for waterproofing the inside. Usually, a membrane of some kind is spread on the outer surface of the wall. This membrane is made using a tar like substance and is only used on the outer surfaces of the walls. This is not used on the inside of the basement walls as it would not look good and would be difficult to deal with.
Waterproofing of the inside of the walls is always done even if the outside has not been waterproofed. This is done by putting some waterproofing paint on the inside of the walls after removing any mildew or mold from the walls before doing concrete repair. This is essential for keeping the moisture out of the basement though it will not be able to prevent moisture from entering into the concrete if waterproofing has not been done on the outer side of the walls. It is highly advisable therefore that proper and thorough waterproofing of the interior as well as exterior surfaces is done for giving your house a complete protection against moisture. Waterproofing of the concrete, if done properly, significantly improves the life of the building.
There are different types of waterproofing solutions available in the market; however, regardless of the kind and type of concrete waterproofing that you use, it would be even better if you could run a dehumidifier in your basement or crawlspace for keeping the moisture out. It is really necessary to run a dehumidifier in the basement as it is underground. Basements have a natural tendency of collecting moisture, which could result in creating serious problems for you. Running a dehumidifier will take care of all these problems very effectively and your house will remain looking new as ever.
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