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2. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   The main purpose of external weeping tile is preventing water from getting into a basement. However, these pipes can become clogged or damaged, which causes excess water to put pressure on internal walls and basement floors. Water build up inside window wells, after heavy rain or snow, can lead to leaks through basement window seams.

3. So Your Basement Is Severely Flooded. Now What? - AOL

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   Seal Cracks. Inspect your basement frequently for any cracks that could be in the walls or foundation, and use waterproof sealant to address any that you find. (Cracks that are 1/4 inch or thicker ...

4. Vapor barrier - Wikipedia

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   A slab-on-grade or basement floor should be poured over a cross-laminated polyethylene vapor barrier over 4 inches (10 cm) of granular fill to prevent wicking of moisture from the ground and radon gas incursion. Inside a steel building, water vapor will condense whenever it comes into contact with a surface that is below the dew point temperature.

5. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Waterproofing is the process of making an object, person or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet environments or underwater to specified depths. Water-resistant and waterproof often refer to resistance ...

6. How to prepare your home for a hurricane - AOL

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   Here are some ways you can help prevent it: Make sure your gutters and downspouts are diverting water away from your home’s foundation. Seal all cracks and small holes that could allow water to ...

7. Concrete sealer - Wikipedia

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   Concrete sealer. Concrete sealers are applied to concrete to protect it from surface damage, corrosion, and staining. They either block the pores in the concrete to reduce absorption of water and salts or form an impermeable layer which prevents such materials from passing. [1]