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A home is your most valuable asset and long-term investment. Protecting and maintaining your home adds to the value and prevents damage down the road. Residential foundation waterproofing is important to new homes because water damage can cause cracks in the foundation, attract mold and mildew, reduce air quality and lower the value of your home. It is important to have quality waterproofing products that will last as long as your home and not deteriorate over time.
Waterproofing products are a barrier that prevents water from entering your home while allowing moisture to escape. There are two types of sealants used today. They are spray-on coatings and membranes. Spray-on coatings apply asphalt, rubber or latex to your wall. However, these coatings have to be measured constantly to insure the correct amount is being applied. This can result in uneven coatings and can trap water in between the foundation wall and coating barrier. Your foundation can sometimes crack after the application, which can result in the preventative barrier cracking as well. This can easily allow water into your home.
Waterproofing membranes are huge rolls made of high-density materials placed against your foundation. It is unrolled, placed next to your foundation, secured with tools and back filled with dirt. It has a uniform density and does not trap moisture against the foundation, but easily allows water to pass to a drain for removal. If there is a crack in your foundation, the membrane will not crack.
AM Shield Waterproofing Corporation is experienced in residential foundation waterproofing. They are eager to help you protect your new construction from water damage or correct a problem in an older home. They are experienced in all aspects of both exterior and interior waterproofing from window well drainage and crack injection to sump pumps and French drains. Call today to speak with a skilled professional about your concerns. Please see our next article on the benefits of waterproofing your home.
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