Concrete blocks that are not protected and treated can suffer from severe damage over a period of time.
Waterproofing interior concrete block walls.
Drylok extreme latex base masonry waterproof coating is drylok extreme latex base masonry waterproof coating is ideal for interior exterior above or below grade masonry walls basement walls foundations landscape walls cinder blocks concrete blocks bare concrete swimming pools stucco and brick.
Water that enters through the pores can result to foundation seepage in the long run.
How to waterproof a concrete block foundation.
Feb 15 2012 by matthew stock with barry schilling.
Features flexible encapsulated polymers for a beautiful smooth waterproof finish.
Allow to dry overnight or for a minimum of 12 hours between coats.
The importance of waterproofing for concrete block.
A paint roller or brush made specifically for masonry is best.
The cement will expand inside the fissures and create a water tight seal.
This water can cause structural damage and grow mold.
They are generally absorbent and can easily absorb moisture that may cause mold problems.
Otherwise water will seep in through the walls of your basement.
The second most common type of foundation in chicagoland is the concrete masonry unit cmu foundation or as we like to call it concrete block.
Guaranteed to stop water withstands 15 pounds of hydrostatic pressure psi equivalent to a wall of water 33 feet high.
For fish ponds we recommend using drylok original.
If your foil test showed that water is soaking through your basement walls and leaving them wet seal the interior of the.
Waterproof interior exterior above or below grade walls including basements retaining walls and bare concrete swimming pools foundations and more.
Paint the cinder block wall with a thick coat of masonry waterproofing paint pushing paint into cracks and crevices of block.
By waterproofing your basement you will be preventing health dangers and also costly repairs.
Some seemingly knowledgeable individuals and companies would have you believe that the application of a waterproof sealant or tar based product on the inside surface of a concrete block or cinder block wall will fix your leaky basement.
Concrete block foundations are commonly found in northwest indiana southern wisconsin and small pockets throughout northern illinois.
Does applying interior sealants on leaking concrete block walls work.
Your cinder block basement wall must be waterproofed to provide a proper home environment.
There are several steps to internal waterproofing the first of which involves sealing cracks and holes in the concrete walls of your foundation with hydraulic cement.
Waterproof protect and preserve your concrete with the siloxa tek 8500 ready to use concrete sealer.