Process of Exterior Waterproofing
If the soil around the house becomes too soft, water will make its way toward the foundation of your home. Most foundations on newer homes is concrete, which is a porous material. Prolonged existence of water around your concrete foundation may cause the water to penetrate right through and enter your home.
Now, because the water has already made its way through the walls, there is no way to stop further damage, besides a complete waterproofing application. Below are the steps we take to assure you that the leaks will stop for ever:
- Excavate the affected area and remove all the damp and wet soil.
- Thoroughly clean the exterior walls in order to identify and repair any cracks with parging.
- Apply Aqua-bloc, which is an extreme rubberized water/moisture protection.
- A Yellow jacket mesh is then applied, which assists in achieving stronger protection against the elements.
- Aqua-bloc rubberized protection is reapplied a second time.
- After confirming proper application and testing the effectiveness of the previous barriers, a Delta membrane is then installed,
- Apply a molding to prevent any debris from entering the barriers.
- Gravel is then added for protection of the systems and filtration.
- Weeping tiles are also installed if needed to carry out the water to a drain or outside to prevent future water buildup.
- New soil is used and compressed to ensure no damp or soft soil surrounds the the exterior walls.
- Quality control is done to make sure all processes have been completed effectively and qualify for the lifetime warranty.
This may seem like a lot, and it is. But following all these steps is how we can ensure our lifetime guarantee of no future leaks in your home.
