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Waterproofing Systems 101

Waterproofing your basement is one of the most important preventive maintenance measures you can take for protecting your home. In fact, it is so important that state and local governments have made it a requirement for all new homes. In most cases, the waterproofing can be installed while the home is being built.

If you don’t install your waterproofing system correctly, you home is still going to be at risk of having water damage. In some areas of the country, this will cause black mold to develop and multiply. By stopping the water leaks in your foundation you can do a lot to stop the growth of black mold. Other things you should consider before you waterproof your home is the climate you live in, the landscaping surrounding your home, and the terrain of the area.

Have you ever wondered what makes a basement that looks solid and sound leak? Every foundation develops minute cracks caused by the settling of the house. In addition, footer tiles may have been omitted or poorly installed, pressure can build up in the floor or walls, pipes sweat, windows leak, and countless other problems can crop up. Mold can be the clue you need to tell you that there are water problems in your basement. Once you see mold, you better call a waterproofing professional and get help right away.

Leaks in a roof are another reason to waterproof. For more than 35 years spray polyurethane waterproofing has been the method of choice for stopping roof leaks. This method provides waterproofing and leak prevention, adds to insulation value, offers better compressive strength, and is lightweight, durable, and lasts a long time.

Polyurethane foam is used by spraying it into cracks on the room. Once it gets down into the crack, it will expand to more than 30x its original size and will dry quickly into a very hard substance. The material is weather resistant which makes it ideal for all roof leak repairs.

Before you apply the spray, you need to get your roof ready. It has to be clean, dry, and not contain any environmental contaminants if it’s going to work properly. Take your time and do it right. Once you’ve got the spray into the cracks, it will last from 10-15 years without recoating. People have even reported that it lasted them for 50 years. How about that!