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WATERPROOFING sa WATER DRAINAGE x BASEMENT WATERPROOFING x FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING xx HOUSE xx HUMIDITY CONTROL xx WATER Cures for wet basements. How to determine the source of the wetness and tips on repair. Covers drainage, condensation, seepage, wall leaks and floor leaks. Wet basements. A close look at the causes and remedies Guide to solving basement dampness. Cures for a leaking basement. Tips on finding the source and curing it. Guide to diagnosing and curing your wet-basement problems. How to trace leaks and seepage in basements and what to do about them when they are found. What to do about water in the basement. Where to look for leaks and how to make the proper repairs. Suggestions on simple cures for wet basements. Repairing cracks, applying a waterproof sealer, improving outside drainage and dehumidifying. Part 1. Suggestions on simple cures for wet basements. Repairing cracks, applying a waterproof sealer, improving outside drainage and dehumidifying. Part 2. What to do about wet basements. A look at typical problems (leaky gutters and downspouts, improper grading, blocked drainage pipes) and how to solve them. What to do about wet basements. How to correct floor cracks, wall interiors, wall exteriors, and wall cracks. Tips on determining the source of the water. Solving basement water problems. Techniques for draining water before and after it penetrates basement walls and floors. Tips on patching and sealing foundation cracks. Quick, low cost ways to cure a wet basement. Tip: How to drain a basement window well. Tips on reducing dampness in a crawl space. Why basements leak. Controlling moisture movement through foundations. Help for a damp basement. How to prepare a masonry wall to receive waterproofing masonry paint. An explanation of why basements leak and some solutions. How to dry up a wet basement. Basement waterproofing. A new way to seal basements from the inside using crystalline waterproofing material. Drying up a wet basement. Determining the source of water and correcting the problem. Waterproofing earth-sheltered houses. Tips on avoiding moisture problems on the inside of an old stone foundation which is being covered with insulation. Tip: How to determine the cause of a damp spot on a basement concrete floor. Tips on preventing water seepage into the foundations and cellars of old buildings. Tip on preventing capillary action from drawing water into the joint between doubled joists. Advice on causes and possible cures for a basement slab that was poured without a vapor shield and not engineered to deal with a water problem. Advice on waterproofing a stone foundation. Various options described. How to waterproof brick piers constructed below ground level. Selecting a moisture-proofing system for new basements. More effective alternatives to tar. Advice on determining the cause of moisture in a walk-out basement. Most common house problems and possible cures. A look at problems relating to moisture and mildew. Basement wall revival. Tips on repairing moisture damage to poured concrete basement walls and preventing its recurrence. Tip: Install scrap angle iron at the inside base of a basement wall. This forms a channel to direct water seepage to a sump pump hole. How to install a hollow baseboard drain system to dry up a wet basement. Tip on waterproofing the exterior of a foundation wall. How to make a wet basement dry and livable. Tips on locating downspout runoff and the repair and coating of basement walls from the outside. How to install a perimeter interior drain in a concrete block walled basement. Sure cures for a wet basement. How to divert water, improve drainage, waterproof walls, etc. How to moisture-proof your basement walls. Tips on repairing your foundation. Dealing with basement water problems. Ten common problems are identified and seven solutions suggested. Basement waterproofers. Tests and evaluations of the various "paint-on" waterproofers. Results for 22 different brands, plus tips on application. Interior and exterior remedies for wet basements. A new waterproofing system for basements consists of prefabricated mats that are placed against the outside of the foundation wall after conventional waterproofing. Stopping seepage through exterior brick walls. Selecting the correct masonry sealer. Cures for a wet basement. A look at ways to handle condensation, storm seepage, and cracks in the foundation wall. Wet basements. What causes them and tips on reducing or eliminating the problem. Wet basements. More ways of dealing with water from inside and outside. Tip: Formula for making a waterproofing compound for concrete block walls. Dry up your wet basement by installing an interior perimeter drain system to remove water seepage. Two designs are reviewed. Tips on controlling "rising damp", a condition in which groundwater is sucked up into masonry walls through capillary action. Water in the cellar. Determining the source and how to stop it. Waterproofing historic foundations. A contractor describes modern materials and methods. Rising damp. What to do when masonry foundation walls (brick, stone, block) become wicks that draw water up from the ground. What to do about wet basements. Basement gutter with pump carries off seepage of water into basement. How to waterproof your basement. Gives tips on exterior waterproofing and interior repairs to check moisture. Covers insulating water pipes, repairing foundation cracks, remortising the wall-floor joint and applying interior coatings. Eleven ways water gets into your basement and how to stop it. How to dry out a wet basement. Tip: How to test your concrete basement floor for moisture. Techniques for waterproofing a cold seam in a poured foundation wall. Basic basement waterproofing techniques. Repair basement leaks by plugging cracks with hydraulic cement. Sure cures for leaky basements using some of the new inside coatings. Home cure for a damp basement. How to drill holes in the base of a basement wall, collect the seepage in a plastic pipe, and pipe it to the sump pit for disposal. This technique was used to remove water which had backed up into the hollow cores of concrete blocks. Waterproofing your basement. Charts compare 27 waterproofing paints. Tips given on causes of wet basements, outside solutions, applying the paint, etc. Basement waterproofing. Part 1. Prevention steps to take during construction. Basement waterproofing. Part 2. Troubleshooting a wet basement. Repairing basement walls so they don't leak water. Drying out a wet basement. How to cure most water problems with a few simple, low-cost steps. Instructions for sealing concrete block walls to prevent water from seeping into the basement. Tips on waterproofing basement walls. Photos show installation of the "Beaver Basement Water Control System" consisting of plastic baseboard gutters to channel water seepage to inside drains. Cure basement moisture. How to turn a chronically damp basement into usable space. Some tips. Tips on adding a vapor barrier to a concrete-over-gravel basement floor prior to installing sleepers, insulation, and flooring. | |||||||||
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