This has to be one of the biggest items creating confusion when you have more than one quote on the “table”. There are various methods for many situations. At Abarent we choose methods and products that are proven and suitable for the situation. Our methods come from countless hours and many years of research and testing. This doesn’t mean they are always the “cheapest”. It is important that you feel totally comfortable with the method being proposed to solve your problem. You shouldn’t need to rely on a warranty if the job is done right with the proper materials the first time.
(A) WATERPROOFING AND WEEPING TILE DISCUSSION:
Any preventative repair or remediation of a leaking basement needs specific considerations. You should be aware of product limitations. In particular the coating suggested for use on the foundation wall.
We’ll briefly go over some of the methods encountered in our industry for foundation waterproofing and repair. The following are brief summaries, bearing in mind typical application procedures of the companies that have a known history of using them. All are exterior methods.
Method | Pro’s | Con’s | Recommend |
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Single Application of Tar & Geodrain Styrofoam Drainage Board |
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NO |
Tar / Poly |
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NO |
Tar / Mesh / Tar |
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NO |
Plastic Cement / Tar |
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NO |
Dimple-Board / Drainage Mat |
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NO |
Tar-Mesh-Tar-Mesh-Tar |
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Sometimes |
Bakor 770-06 Membrane & 1″ Styrofoam applied after initial set of membrane |
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YES |
As you can see when choosing a company and their proposed method you need to decide if you want to water-proof your foundation or will you “settle” for damp-proofing. There is a very big difference. We provide manufacturer’s specifications for the products we use. Manufacturer’s Product Specifications are something that you should request from any contractor. After all, this is the barrier stopping water from coming into your basement.
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