Water ingress into a home can have disastrous consequences. The depreciation of the property, the increase in humidity or the appearance of mould can be the result of this problem.
There are several possible reasons for water infiltration. Among other things, they can be caused by poor waterproofing of the foundation.
To prevent financial or health problems, it is essential to make sure that water cannot pass through the walls of the house!
Plus, it extends the life of your concrete foundation and the entire house, resulting in long-term money savings.
To avoid water infiltration, one of the most effective methods is to protect your concrete by ensuring its waterproofing. Prevention is better than cure!
How to recognize a water infiltration problem?
Of course, it’s easy to spot water infiltration when an exposed trickle of water runs down a wall. But what if you don’t see said infiltration? That won’t necessarily mean you don’t have this problem.
Water penetrations can be more subtle at first. Special attention must therefore be paid to phenomena that may betray their presence. They will be particularly observed in the basement, their favorite front door!
Do you see or feel:
- High humidity?
- Wet floors?
- The appearance of mould?
- Tempered insulation?
- Condensation on windows and pipes?
- A musty or damp smell?
- A presence of white powder on the concrete?
Foundation waterproofing: an effective method
As mentioned above, ensuring the waterproofing of the foundation is an excellent way to prevent water infiltration.
In other words, waterproofing a foundation involves creating a watertight barrier between the wall and the floor, which protects it from water and moisture.
During this process, a water-repellent coating or membrane is installed on the foundation, below ground level, which protects the home from soil moisture.
A primer must have been placed on the concrete beforehand to ensure maximum effectiveness.
It is advisable to undertake such a project with the help of experts, at the risk of not achieving the desired objective, having to start again in a few months, and even causing more serious damage to the concrete.
What equipment is used?
Several products can be used to increase the waterproofing of concrete.
These include:
- Protective coating
- The elastomeric membrane
- Urethane polymer
Some products are even available in stores. However, make sure you make the right choice.
Poor quality products with limited effectiveness are sold, which does not really protect your wall.
Usually, higher quality products are available only to trade contractors.
Experts at your service
Sure, waterproofing your walls
can be expensive, but it’s a cost-effective solution in the long run. It still ensures the protection of the structure as such, and this, for years to come!
If you are not sure what steps to take, Groupe Fissure Expert’s technicians are available to answer your questions !
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