The exterior of a home under construction is easy since the basement or foundation walls of the house are exposed. The building will allow you to waterproof the walls as often as you want with no interruption to the construction process. Still, waterproofing must be completed and done outside, not inside. This process involves digging out the soil around the house, which is more extended and noisier. The home gets only partially constructed and landscaped, especially an older home with established landscaping.
Interior Waterproofing Can’t Prevent Moisture from Leaking into the Exterior Surface
It is possible to waterproof the different levels of the wall, starting from the outside of the wall and even to the wall’s surface within the house. Waterproofing can stop moisture from entering that boundary. Still, it doesn’t hinder moisture from entering walls that get not covered by another waterproofing layer. If you apply a waterproofing membrane on the wall’s interior, Moisture may still get through the home’s exterior surface. The moisture may cause issues that can be spread throughout the house and possibly into the structure.
Waterproofing Can’t Stop Mold
One of the most significant issues when Moisture enters the wall, is mold; unfortunately, mold doesn’t care about waterproofing limits. Even with waterproofing layers in the wall’s middle, mold could enter the home. The most effective way to stop mold growth because of the moisture present in walls is to seal the exterior of the wall that gets exposed to the soil and the inside of the fence you see inside your home. If you’re waterproofing your foundation, it’s best to place it on the exterior, which gets exposed to weather and soil.
You Can Have a Water Issue Without Rain
A common misconception is that snow and rain aren’t the only source of Moisture that can cause an issue for your basement foundation walls. The high water tables and the poorly placed sprinklers can also be sources of Moisture that can cause moldy walls and leaks. Sprinklers placed in the right places if the soil needs to remain moist for specific plants could be an issue.
If the soil surrounding the house is moist, it is an issue with Moisture that needs external waterproofing for your house. Contact us today if your home needs waterproofing externally before Moisture seeps into your interior walls or foundation.
Ottawa Plumbing Service will comfortably manage common basement issues like damp basements, leaks, and smelly ones that evince sewage. Our plumbers offer basement sealing services to ensure the basement is watertight and smell-free for those living within Ottawa and its surrounding areas. Contact us at (613) 317-1682 and mail us at info@ottawaplumbingservice.com.
