Water Seepage: How To stop Water Seepage In Basement?
The trends of basement construction & expansion in Los Angeles have come and gone during the last decade. But, it is one of the most lucrative ways of a home expansion.
Do you have water seepage in the basement, and you are wondering how to deal easily and with this delicate problem? And this, without involving a treatment professional and without causing excessive blows.
Here is THE solution to put an end to your humidity problems in the house permanently.
LOOK FOR THE CAUSES OF THIS SEEPAGE
First of all, before treating water seepage in this buried or semi-buried part of the house, it is important to know the causes:
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the waterproofing was not done from the outside
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has drainage been done around the house
Where does humidity or water seepage come from, by capillary rise, by water seepage from the groundwater, etc?
HOW TO PERMANENTLY TREAT WATER SEEPAGE?
If your construction has not been properly sealed from the outside or if your waterproofing plastic is torn, there is still a solution that can allow you to quickly stop the accumulation of water in the basement with the risks.
Mold and saltpeter that it can have on the whole house (these risks are not to be neglected on the health of your children).
To do this, you will need to provide protection against water from inside your basement. You will therefore need to apply a waterproofing resin specially designed to treat backpressure water seepage.
How to spot water seepage?
Some symptoms should make you think that water is seeping into your home:
- brown halos on the walls (damp spots)
- the damp ceiling in places
- saltpeter: peeling paint with the formation of a whitish deposit
- mold and musty odors
- rotting wood
- crumbling plaster
Be vigilant because the consequences of water seepage can be dangerous for the structure of the building, but also to your health. If in doubt, it is recommended that you call in a moisture expert.
Combat the 5 types of water seepage
There are 5 main types of water seepage in a house. We suggest that you review the solutions to put in place in order to come to an end as efficiently as possible.
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Water seepage through the walls
If your walls are subject to a waterproofing problem, they should be covered with a waterproofing agent. But beware, water seepage can also occur due to cracks in your masonry. Depending on the size of the cracks, you can opt for:
- water repellent treatment
- putty
- the installation of a waterproof coating
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Water seepage through foundations
The parts of your walls that are buried are more exposed to the risk of porosity due to hydrostatic pressure. Heavier treatment may then be necessary:
- laying of a bituminous coating
- installation of a waterproof membrane
- drainage
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Water seepage through the roof
The roof is also a common cause, if not the first, of water seepage. It is therefore essential to regularly remove the foams from your roof, as they strongly retain moisture.
In the event that the roof has become porous, a waterproofing paint, as well as a waterproofing agent in the places where the connections allow the passage of water, is necessary.
Also, consider repairing and replacing damaged slates or tiles.
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Water seepage through gutters
The clogged gutters or in poor condition can cause significant water seepage: it is necessary to clean and reseal any cracks or replace those that are too damaged with a new model.
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Water seepage through the joint
The seals on your doors and windows must be checked and redone if necessary. Regarding those of your walls, they must be resumed with mortar if they have become porous.
3 solutions to treat water seepage on a wall
In the case of severe water seepage, you must protect the affected exterior walls to stop the spread of moisture inside the building.
We will detail the 3 most commonly implemented solutions and their cost: waterproofing the facade, anti-humidity paint, and replacing or installing facade cladding.
1. Waterproofing the basement walls
Waterproofing an exterior wall involves the application of a protective layer in the form of an impregnation product. This will stop the humidity and prevent the fixing of dirt on the wall.
Before starting the waterproofing phase, the surface must be clean and dry to allow a good setting of the impregnation product. Holes or cracks in the masonry should also be repaired before starting treatment. Follow these tips to fix basement waterproofing
2. Anti-humidity paint
Some exterior paints are very well suited to fight against water seepage by protecting facade walls. This measure can be preventive or curative.
You can also take advantage of the application of anti-humidity paint to modernize your home with a different color. Be careful, however, in some municipalities, the choice of facade colors is subject to the PLU (Local Urban Plan).
Do not hesitate to consult your town hall to find out the town planning rules applicable in your area.
Before applying the paint, clean your walls well and fill in any holes and cracks.
3. The facade cladding
The replacement or installation of a facade cladding allows you to enjoy a waterproof coating and give a facelift to your home.
In practice, it is obvious that cladding is more expensive than the two previous solutions (waterproofing and anti-humidity paint). However, this method also allows you to enjoy multiple advantages:
- improved building insulation
- new exterior appearance
- the ideal solution in the case of an enlargement or reduction of a window
The humidity diagnosis
Before implementing a treatment against water seepage, it is necessary to know the causes. It is therefore essential to carry out a precise diagnosis in order to know where the humidity comes from.
If in doubt, you can contact the LuxDevla specialist in Basement Construction. This will then direct you to the most appropriate treatment depending on the urgency of the situation.
In conclusion
As we have seen, water seepage can cause significant damage to the structure of a building. While some treatments are relatively simple to set up, only a qualified professional can assure you results that meet your expectations