An Excellent (and Easy) Basement Waterproofing System!
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Published 2020-09-08
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All Comments (21)
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We had a thick layer of tar sprayed on the walls and footing, then an 8 mill plastic sheeting stuck to that, then 2'' of Styrofoam. 2 - schedule 40 pipes with the holes pointing down on rock around the footing and back filled with trap rock. A layer of landscape fabric was placed between the dirt and stone for separation. The stone was installed all the way to within 16'' of the top. Not even a hint of moisture. That's how you keep a basement dry.
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When I built my house, nobody, absolutely nobody wanted to be in charge of waterproofing. I knew when nobody wanted to do it, it is because it is complicated, and mistakes are expensive. I did most of these except the joint, and the mat. So far so good. Probably the best thing I did was add water swales, and in ground drains for the down spouts.
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I’m gonna build my house soon and I’m super excited to implement all the knowledge Matt gives us lol thanks for all your knowledge Matt!!
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JW do y'all have radon in Texas?
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The military term is Defense in Depth. Multiple layers you adversary has to get through that overlap. Your adversary just happens to be water.
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Built 6 years ago and used a similar product called Rub-R-Wall with a dimple mat. The rubber is able to stretch slightly for small cracks. Came with a lifetime warranty. Hopefully I never need to find out if they honour it.
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Thanks
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great solution!
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Is this the same method if you did a basement dig out and wanted waterproofing?
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Excellent content. Thanks.
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How do you handle ICF ?
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great stuff! Thanks
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jake crushed it
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The concrete is going to crack and when it does, even the best roll-ons won’t save you. If you’re in an area that has anything less than stellar drainage, having a drainage mat is incredibly important.
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Why not run the PollyWall rubberized coat up to or beyond grade?
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Would adding blueskin after the role on doable on top of that to add one extra layer of protection?
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Nice way to waterproof!
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hi matt , can thepoly wall product be rolled onto any surface , or only concrete ?
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and now I'm going to dig up my 60yo foundation and fix my current issues. any sponsors want to help?
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Can you use the roll on on an existing foundation?
