Foundation Waterproofing
10 Jan

Foundation Waterproofing

 

We provide best waterproofing treatment in Jammu.

 

To make the foundation strong, one needs to apply for foundation waterproofing applications, under the supervision of waterproofing experts'. Its goal is to drain away water and ensure a dry interior space below grade. So, it is essential to have a waterproof foundation before building a new project.

 This approach is commonly needed in high water table environments in urban locations and on any structure where the owners are concerned about water infiltration through the foundation slab or confined walls.

The foundation is literally what the house is built on, what keeps the building where it was built, transferring the dead loads and the live loads into the ground.

The source of the vast majority of foundation problems is water. Wet soil beneath a foundation can swell or lose strength.

Shop for waterproofing products & vapor barriers designed to protect your foundation.

And that's only the first reason to keep the foundation dry. Then there's the little problem of wet damp basements and crawl spaces that can breed mold and make below-ground interior spaces generally unpleasant. The problem is that typical concrete is not waterproof. Although uncracked (and what concrete is uncracked?) it will typically keep out liquid water, water vapor can still penetrate quite easily. Keeping water drained away from concrete foundations and preventing it from moving through the concrete are essential to a successful structure.

Allow considerable float time for waterproofing. If you're using a waterproofing subcontractor, recognize that good waterproofers can be in high demand during the busy season. Rain can also delay waterproofing work.

Plan the layout of waterproofing well ahead of time. The plan elevations will likely show the finish grade line on the foundation walls, but these lines should be confirmed with the architect, if necessary. You don't want black, gooey waterproofing showing above grade. Watch for changes in the level of grade. A line of waterproofing descending at a diagonal from one level to another won't work if the architect has decided to handle the change with a retaining wall.

 

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