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If your home needs to have repairs done to the waterproofing on the exterior, it may be time to invest in upgrades. Today, some improvements can be made to the exterior waterproofing and drainage systems to protect your home better. The following exterior waterproofing and drainage solutions will help give your home more protection:
Better Foundation Waterproofing Systems
Your home's foundation is one of the first areas where you want to invest in waterproofing upgrades. The waterproofing systems can be vulnerable to severe damage due to static water pressure caused by groundwater. Therefore, you will want to have your foundation upgraded with solutions that help to reduce the static water pressure that can cause damage to your home.
Sealing Exterior Surfaces and Hardscaping
Other exterior surfaces need waterproof coating. These coatings are sealants that help protect them from damage, as well as protect your foundation. Some of the surfaces and hardscaping that you will want to have seal coated include:
These are some of the exterior surfaces and hardscaping installations that you may want to have seal coated. There are other areas that you may want to have seal coated to protect them from damage, such as retaining walls and surfaces for the floors of landscaping structures like pavilions.
Drainage Systems for Structures and Landscaping
The drainage systems around your home's foundation and other structures are also important components of exterior waterproofing designs. The drainage systems may also be needed for structures like detached garages and backyard tool sheds. Having good drainage in these areas will help prevent problems with water near your home's foundation. You may also want to install a landscaping drainage system. If you use canals and curbing, an exterior waterproofing service can seal these features to improve them.
Interior Drainage Solutions for Home Foundations
In addition to the exterior drainage systems, the interior of your foundation may also need drainage solutions. If you have a crawl space foundation, drainage systems can be connected to a sump pump to remove the excess moisture. In a basement, the drainage system can be a component of the waterproofing design that keeps your finished basement dry.
The installation of good exterior waterproofing and improved drainage systems can help protect your home from severe damage. Contact an exterior waterproofing service for help with these improvements to protect your home.
Share15 March 2021
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
