You will need to examine your foundation walls by closely looking at the inside of the basement to find out if the paint or sealants are flaking off. If you see that the surface layer of the foundation wall paint or sealant is peeling off, this may be a sign of damp occurring in your basement. In case the sealant is peeling off on the foundation wall, you should further examine if there are more signs indicating a leaky basement. Check to see if there are any damp patches forming on walls. Look around to see the areas the flaking is occurring after a heavy rain.
You can apply a new sealant or paint when it flakes out. However, this may only be effective if it is being caused by aging of these surfaces. In case the flaking is due to dampness, you need to deal with the problem of moisture before reapplying the paint and sealant. You need to waterproof the home so that moisture or water does not infiltrate the walls of the foundation to cause flaking or damage of sealants and paints.
Interior waterproofing solutions allow you to divert water away from the basement. This implies that water may infiltrate the brickwork but still be drained away without adversely affecting the walls of foundation. While interior waterproofing may work well, the ultimate solution is to have exterior waterproofing that prevents damp from getting in contact with foundation.
Any water will be channeled away from the outside meaning that the foundation will not be affected by dampness. The walls can be covered with a protective layer of membrane to ensure that water does not reach the foundation. Drain systems may also be used to channel water away. Aquatech Waterproofing has the expertise and skill needed to protect your home when you find that the paints and sealants are flaking out due to dampness.
