The United States witnesses all sorts of weather conditions, from heavy rains to high heat in the summers, so it’s important to protect the exterior of your house from wear and tear. While all weather conditions have adverse effects on the exterior of your house, moisture that gets into the concrete buildup or the masonry of your house can be detrimental.
This is why we will discuss a few ways for robust foundation waterproofing in this blog. You can also get in touch with AMN Masonry with your queries.
Exterior Waterproof Coatings
Concrete coatings can be added to the walls on top of the paint. They seal all cracks and holes through which moisture can seep in. This method is most effective for basement waterproofing prone to pipeline and groundwater leakages. It protects the foundation of the house from shifting. Exterior waterproofing coatings are a lifesaver because no homeowner would ever want to step into a pool of water in their basement.
Exterior Drainage System
A major checkpoint in waterproofing your home is to look for exterior drainage issues. These problems can seriously damage the foundation’s stability and promotes mold growth in your house. Homebuilders generally incorporate an exterior drainage system to take unwanted water away from your house. The drainage system is built within the foundation and sealed with a proper sealant as a second layer of protection.
However, as time goes by, the sealant may crack and break down, providing a way for water. The only solution to such an issue would be to excavate the old drainage and replace it with a newer one.
Box Type Waterproofing
We use this method to prevent flooding in areas with high water levels. The process involves mass excavation of the area before applying concrete repair material. After that, stoned water seepage-resistant tiles are placed on the area. These tiles have a gap of approximately 15 mm to allow waterproof cement to be placed within.
Foundation Crack Injections:
Thermal shrinkage or shifting often leads to cracks in the foundation of a house that no homeowner should ignore. More than being aesthetically unpleasing, these cracks can widen over time and compromise structural integrity. For this reason, timely action is required as soon as you notice a crack. Our go-to solution for foundation waterproofing is epoxies or polyurea sealers injected with low pressure to fill concrete pores and form a barrier against moisture.
To sum it up, there are many ways through which you can identify if the exterior of your house has been compromised. If you notice cracks in the walls, peeling paint, mold, or worse, a change in the wall’s structure, you may contact AMN Masonry for help with your issues. With over 13 years of experience providing commercial restoration services in Boston, we would love to help you restore your home to new.