i had waterproofers come by the house, and it seems its a big secret as to how they do it without digging. it there a certain chemical they pour next to the foundation? i heard there are these capsuls that they insert into the ground next to the foundation. please tell me the big secret. please dont say waterproof the inside walls.
2007-05-27 02:54:15 · 5 answers · asked by wife and the hubby 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I think the bishop is right. Do some research about it on the web.
2007-05-27 03:27:00 · answer #1 · answered by purpledeucegirl06 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can see no way to waterproof from outside without digging. Normally, the dirt is excavated and the foundation is covered with a tarlike substance and possibly a membrane. Then drainage piping is installed. Do these "waterproofers" drive an old pickup with "out of state" plates?
2007-05-27 03:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Identifying the source is often the key to solving the problem. Contractors can justify performing work that is 'overkill'. however there are common methods performed.
Have a look at the below link for information, 'Post Construction Waterproofing' for internal remedies (opposed to external methods).
http://www.conpro.com.au/application-information/waterproofing-concrete-basements/
2007-05-29 01:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by Henry F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a contract with a guarentee. We had to dig around three side of our house (the back was not underground) and scrape the dirt off with a wire brush, then we put in french drains and tar all the way up to where the dirt line was. It worked and it cost us only the labor (ours) and materials. A contractor wanted 20 grand.
2007-05-27 10:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are pulling your plonker here
2007-05-27 03:02:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋