A method and structure are disclosed for causing water seeping through a crack in a basement wall to be directed behind a tape applied to the wall, such tape having edges bonded to the wall and a hydrophobic coating on the rear side of the tape for repelling water flowing therebehind for ...
Hello-do I need to apply any kind of concrete sealer to the walls before putting up the insulation board? Thanks! Reply Todd Fratzel Not in my opinion. Reply Scotty Hi, I am finishing a basement room and have to insulate and drywall a concrete foundation wall. I only have 1 1/4″...
Wood will eventually crack and split if repeatedly exposed to water. Without protection, the wood is also prone to fungus and mildew growth. Use a deck preservative — a deck sealer or stain with a clear sealer to cover and protect those top boards. A sealant is usually clear, while stain...
Under damp alkaline conditions there is no way to stop or reverse the saponification process. Complete removal of the decomposed paint film is required. The basement sealer paint film can be scraped off with putty knives or other tools followed by thorough washing to remove all residue back to ...
The syrup-like coating seen in the crack shows the ability of the viscous SME-PS blends to effectively fill cracks in cementitious systems. This behavior is very desirable for applications as a topical sealer. Several methods were used to evaluate the effects of SME-PS on the fresh properties...