Waterproof Poured Concrete Basement Walls

Remove any paint old adhesive or debris from concrete 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.
Waterproof poured concrete basement walls. This type of sealant will harden and will close the concrete pores. Designed to be used on roofs foundation basement concrete metal and wood the liquid rubber waterproof sealant provides waterproofing effect to keep water out to the surface that it is used on. Solid poured concrete brick and stone walls have no hollow cavities therefore you don t drill weep holes. A waterproof membrane is often installed on the outside of the basement wall and the system also requires putting in a buried sump pump where water will collect and then be pumped to the surface.
In case a hairline crack was not fixed in the previous step with hydraulic cement it will be covered in this procedure. Cement based sealants are easy to apply and can be used over concrete and masonry surfaces. Certified and approved by the dot the sealer acts as a water repellant and can carry on this task for up to 10years. One gallon of the sealer can cover up to 100 ft2 in two coats.
When deciding what walls get waterproofed follow this basic rule. Waterproofing a basement with a poured concrete foundation most often basement waterproofing is done to an existing home often years or even decades after it was built but most effective waterproofing techniques can also be done during construction. Apply a coat of cement based sealant to all exterior walls. Stops moisture from entering basement or cellar walls and stops water from exiting when applied to canals or holding basins.
The product just like paint is easy to apply as all you need for application is a brush or a roller. Designed to form an impermeable barrier to water on interior and exterior vertical or horizontal concrete block and cast in place concrete.