What is the difference between our waterproofing and theirs?
Waterproofing is a generic term. Having substances that look like black tar on the outside of a concrete wall or foundation does not mean that the wall or foundation has been waterproofed. It may have just been damp proofed.
Damp Proofing
- Minimum required by code.
- Keeps water from migrating through concrete.
- Does not stop water from travelling through the hairline cracks that all concrete has.
- Might stop at grade level.
Waterproofing
- Recommended by Michel Concrete Construction
- Has an elastiomeric quality meaning it stretches to span the cracks up to a .25 inches.
- Can withstand 8 feet of hydrostatic pressure.
- Tile on inside and outside of footing
- Place rock after walls are poured to avoid contaminating the septic field.
- Black waterproofing spray used below grade.
- Waterproof to top of foundation with an above grade product.
- Gray product the color of concrete used on all foundations for the top foot.
Waterproofing Package
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