What are the common basement waterproofing methods?

Well; your question does not clearly tells weather you are talking about pre construction or post construction. I assume that you are talking about post construction. I further assume that your basement is a concrete container.

Now I can suggest you that there is only one method. This method requires two basic waterproofing components; a plug and Crystalline Waterproofing Material. All you have to do is to first take off the mortar or whatever surfacing material that you have used to achieve bare concrete surface on walls and raft/floor.

Now the leakage points become more visible. Dig a bit the leakage points in order to have a hole and then plug them with the 3 minute plugging cement. The hole should be wider from inside and narrower from outside.

This cement becomes hard in just three minutes. You have to make a dow that is hard enough to achieve its shape when you make a ball of it. Place the ball into the hole and keep it pressed with hand for around two minutes.

After you complete all the plugging; apply a slurry of Crystalline Waterproofing Material with a nylon brush. Wear gloves and eye protection gear as this material is acidic in nature. Leave the basement for a few weeks to make sure that leakage does not appear again.

If it does, repeat the process on that specific point. When the basement becomes absolutely bone dry, you can do the surfacing of the interior of basement. To fine out about the Waterproofing Chemicals to use, just write Crystalline Waterproofing Material and search companies that market it.

Find a dealer in your area. This type of Waterproofing usually requires expert labor. I suggest that you find an applicator near your area.

Keep in mind that the best technique will depend on the reason for the leaking, seepage, or flooding in the first place. The most common basement waterproofing technique would have to be the caulking and sealing of minor cracks and leaks. This method will only work if there is minor leaking but it is a very effective method.

Another popular basement waterproofing techniques would have to be the installation of a sump pump, which are products that literally suck the water out of an area. Methods1. French Drain System 2.

Sump Pumps 3. Hollow Baseboard Molding 4. Interior Sealants5.

Humidifiers 6. Ventilation System.

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