I live in Wisconsin and in the winter I have problems with water in my garage. It is a detatched 2 1/2 car garage. The floor wasn't "poured" correctly and there isn't any slope to allow water to run out. I have problems with the snow melting off the undercarriages of our cars and then large pools of water building up. I squeege the garage, but I am worried that the water could cause damage. Should I seal the floor or paint it?
2007-02-25 10:00:29 · 4 answers · asked by dierboy 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Their are two solutions , One is to pour a new floor, or a cap on the existing floor. Two is to cut a 6 inch wide run in the floor and install a drain to the outside,and repour the 6 inch run . the drain is as simple as renting a floor cutter, slug hammer and a drain, 4" pvc workes well this is a weekend project so save it until spring in wisconsin. I done this it really isnot as hard as it sounds, let me know how it turns out or any questions.
2007-02-25 14:08:23 · answer #1 · answered by juiceknight 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Paint will only chip and bubble up with ground moisture. Seal it to protect the surface. Unless you are willing to cut a sump area in the lowest part of the floor, you are stuck with the squeegee.
2007-02-25 18:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by Bare B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you start the coating process, it is hard to stop.
Maybe a French drain? Drill/auger a hole, put in some gravel and top it with a grate? It kinda depends on the drainage in your area and the water table.
2007-02-25 20:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by hebb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sealing it would definitely be a good decision. You may be able to get some one to cut in a trough too.
2007-02-25 18:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by TiM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋