Choosing a basement waterproofing sealer is an important part of waterproofing your basement. With all the basement waterproofing sealers on the market, how to you know which one to choose? Well, that is what we are going to help you with today.
Choosing A Basement Waterproofing Sealer
Prevent the intrusion of water, insects, radon.
An effective concrete sealer will seal your basement and prevent the intrusion of water, radon, and insects. If your basement waterproofing sealer does not prevent the intrusion of water – you don’t want it! If your basement waterproofing sealer does not prevent the intrusion of radon – you don’t want it! If your basement waterproofing sealer does not prevent the intrusion of insects – you don’t want it! An effective sealer will do all of the above.
Deep penetrating.
An effective basement waterproofing sealer will be deep penetrating. There are many types of concrete out there – some concrete is pourous, some concrete is old, some concrete hasn’t settled. If the sealer you choose isn’t deep penetrating you chance having to re-seal your basement in the future.
Concentrated form.
Buying your basement waterproofing sealer in concentrated form saves you money and in many cases, can increase the effectiveness of your waterproofing sealer. When mixed with warm water and applied to the basement floors and walls, the concrete sealer chemically reacts with the free lime (created when concrete cures) and becomes a silicate mineral. Silicate mineral the same mineral produced by the hydration of cement, which bonds, strengthens, and seals the concrete.
Foundation Armor Basement Waterproofing Sealer
Foundation Armor offers three sealers. All Foundation Armor sealers stops water migration up to 100 PSI, stop vapor migration up to 0.015 WVT, significantly reduce radon, stop the growth of mold and mildew, and more. Learn more:
Armor S1000
Armor S2000
Armor L3000
Sealer Comparison
Who Should Use A Basement Waterproofing Sealer?
Everyone! If you are planning on finishing your basement, waterproofing your basement can prevent the intrusion of water and insects – which means you could avaoid having to pay thousands of dollars in water and insect damage. If you have a family, waterproofing your basement will prevent the intrusion of water and radon. Water intrusion can cause the growth of mold and mildew and radon can have serious health risks. Protect your home, and your family by taking protective measures. Waterproof your basement today!
Basement Waterproofing
Basement waterproofing goes beyond just using a basement waterproofing sealer. In fact, before using a basement waterproofing sealer you should make sure your basement walls and basement floors are free of cracks. If you have cracks in your basement floor or walls, it is important that you repair all cracks before using a waterproofing sealer. Waterproofing sealers are not crack repair kits. They prevent the intrusion of water but they do not stop water. If you need a concrete crack repair kit, consider using a repair kit meant for crack repair.
