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Basement Waterproofing Improves the Building Structure

Basement waterproofing could do more than just prevent water from seeping into the basement of a building or a house. It could certainly increase the structure’s strength and help in prolonging the structure’s lifespan. How could this be possible? Read on to learn more about waterproofing and the effects of water build-up in the basement.

A building, whether it has a basement or built at ground level, needs waterproofing to augment the structure’s overall strength. Waterproofing prevents the build-up of water along the structure’s walls or foundations, especially in the basement where water build-up will most likely appear. Basement waterproofing will ensure that the structure is safe from water leakage that could eventually weaken the foundation and walls and can cause structural damage to the building.

Three methods are used in basement waterproofing. The first method involves the use of interior water sealants. The interior walls and floors in the basement are coated with water-resistant paints. The interior sealants could prevent water from leaking through the walls. This method is only for a short-term basis. However, it may just be enough for the time being while still saving money for a more permanent waterproofing system.

Another method is exterior waterproofing. Through this system, the exterior walls of the basement are coated with polymer-based compounds to prevent water from seeping through the walls, floors and the foundation. This technique is considered as the best system in basement waterproofing. Polymer-based products are known to last throughout the entire life of the structure and cannot be affected by the soil. Thus increasing the structure’s strength and preventing damage caused by water intrusions.

The third method is the installation of drainage sump pumps. This procedure includes the installation of a French drain or PVC pipes that will channel the water away from the basement onto a sump pump that will drain the water out of the basement. Although it is not really waterproofing, the system is generally accepted by building contractors as a good method in preventing water leakage into the basement.

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