Top 3 Types of Basement Waterproofing System

Basement leaking is a usual yet stressful condition for almost every homeowner.

The toxic substances from a leaky basement provide a hazardous situation and it can be dangerous for both the interior and exterior of a house. Molds usually grow due to moisture.

So, if the basement area is in a dry condition, it can be in good condition.

You can prevent basement leaking by installing the waterproofing system during basement finishing. There are types of basement waterproofing systems available.

This article will give you the details of such waterproofing systems.

Concrete Waterproof Coating System: This one is the highly-demanded basement waterproofing system. It is about applying a concrete waterproof coating to the basement walls by using a specialized brush.

Once the concrete coating is done, it will be resistant to any kind of moisture. Your basement will remain dry throughout the year even during rainy days.

Acrylic Painting System: This is almost similar to the concrete coating system. A coating of acrylic waterproof painting is applied to the walls. This is an affordable and available process that can easily be applied in any home.

This is not as the regular wall painting, but more substances are added to it. The coating is thicker to ensure stability. Once the acrylic paint dries, it soaks the moisture from basement walls.

Penetrating Silicate Sealers: This is one of the most durable options for basement waterproofing so far. If you want a long-term solution for your basement with high-quality coating, you can look for this system.

This is not a regular coating or painting, but it works in a different process. It soaks throughout the walls of your basement. The silicate of the sealers reacts with the concrete. And it creates a permanent waterproof barrier to your basement walls.

The penetrating silicate sealers can be used only on the concrete that has never been treated with any other material or been painted before.

So, these are the top basement waterproofing systems you will find in the market. Make sure which system is more suitable for your basement. Therefore, take professionals’ suggestions.

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