FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING
What Foundation Waterproofing Does
- Spans cracks in foundation walls
- Withstands hydrostatic pressure
- Stops water vapor from permeating into a basement
“Traditional” Waterproofing of Foundations
For years foundations were only damp proofed. Damp proofing only stops water vapor. Hydrostatic pressure can still push water through a damp proofed foundation wall. Also, damp proofing does not bridge cracks and is brittle.
Waterproof Foundations a “New Way”
Foundation waterproofing needs to stretch over cracks, be seamless and withstand hydrostatic pressure caused by heavy rains. To stop water from the outside, before it gets into your basement, a polymer-modified asphalt exterior foundation waterproofing needs to be applied.
J-Cote Waterproofing Membrane, J-Cote Waterproofing System, Hydra-Guard Waterproofing Membrane and Hydra-Guard Waterproofing System are BOCA evaluated waterproofing materials and meet the above criteria.
