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A large percentage of homeowners who have basements also experience water leaks, so it’s no surprise that there is a huge demand for do it yourself basement waterproofing information and products.

The first thing to examine is the reason why basements are affected so much by water seepage and flooding. Serious basement problems due to excess moisture many times cause numerous problems to the basement structurally, as well as limit space, and ruin and or destroy furniture and furnishings.

A large hole is dug in the ground to install a basement. After the floor and walls of the basement are finished, loose soil is used to fill in the rest of the hole. The loose soil around the basement provides the least resistance to water and it will use this path to seep into that area. Though it might take a few years, it is eminent that there will be a build-up of water around and under your basement.

Hydrostatic pressure is created by this on the basement walls and floors. This often attacks the outside membrane or protective coating, and/or water finds its way through tiny cracks or larger structural cracks. This sometimes happens even with systems that are designed to remove water away from the building because pipes get blocked with silt or heavy rainfalls overload the system.

It’s at this point that many people turn to do it yourself basement waterproofing rather than have the basement completely excavated and re-done, usually at great expense. The often-used solution is to tackle the inside rather than the outside, by utilising products such as sealants on the inner walls and floor.

A typical project might involve:

• typical projects involve removing loose material to prepare walls
• before starting, take off prior restoration or foreign substance.
• be sure to have the basement as dry as possible, try using large heater or fans if needed.
• primer is used to prime the walls and floor if needed.
• patch any particularly noticeable flaws, gaps, seams or joints.
• a 1″ bead of sealant is used on the wall and floor junctions.
• using 2 or 3 coats to top-coat all surfaces

That is about all A sealed basement shoul last for a number of years if the product is good. Top sealants such as PermaFlex are supposed to be a complete, permanent indoor basement waterproofing system. The quote says that it is the only waterproofing system which totally seals any basement for all times. It could be very wet and deteriorated though. It can then be brushed, rolled over or even be sprayed on.

A full solution would cost homeowners a fraction of the cost and is perfect for do-it-yourself basement waterproofing. It’s also a wonderful solution for those with budget concerns with common and often expensive problems.

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