Problem: The source of water in the basement can not be identified
Problem: The source of water in the basement can not be identified. Solution: To determine whether the water is seeping in from the outside or condensing inside, tape a twelve-inch square of aluminum...
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Problem: Lawns that are flat or slope toward the house permit surface water (rain and melting snow) to drain down against basement walls. Water enters through cracks or other openings in the walls and...
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Problem: Leaky plumbing or other sources of moisture–such as clothes hung to dry on basement lines–increase humidity in the air, causing condensation. Solution: Repair plumbing promptly, open windows...
View ArticleConcentrate is a Persistent Source of Waterproofing Problems
If every apparent, logical way of eliminating wetness fails to produce a dry basement, do not waste time or money on random potential solutions. Finding the cause of the problem is absolutely essential...
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