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Re: Waterproofing

From: info@builderswebsource.com
Category: Drainage/Waterproofing
Remote Name: 193.252.197.9
Date: 16 Feb 2002
Time: 07:16 AM

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Your wet walls are due to improper exterior drainage coupled with inadequate waterproofing on the exterior of the wall surface. Applying a sealant to the interior surface is probably just a temporary measure and will not remedy the underlying cause of the water migration. Typically, a perimeter foundation drainage system is required, together with an exterior waterproofing membrane. Brick is very porous, as is the grout. This is a job for a competent civil engineering company who specializes in drainage and waterproofing. We strongly recommend that you read our technote on Drainage and Basement Waterproofing that describes the basic principles of keeping your basement dry. See our index of technotes at http://www.builderswebsource.com/techbriefs/index.htm

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