A building, which has a basement, has a great chance to face the problem of seepage of water or penetration of water through the wall of the basement especially at the time of heavy precipitation. This water from seepage stay at the floor line of a basement and if not controlled this condition can cause severe damage to the interior wall of the basement and the contents of the basement. This type of water seepage can get into the basement through the crack of the foundation walls and can develop over time if not it handled properly.
Porous building materials, such as concrete block, are capable of percolation and seepage of water through the building material itself and into the interior portion of the structure. Another source of moisture arises from capillary action and water vapor.
Facts and Ways of Water Intrusion into the Basement:-
Water can enter a basement in several ways. The conventional basement consists of three elements. Such as,
* A foundation wall.
* A footer on which the wall rests.
* A floor slab.
Underground water and Groundwater is the main source of water which will enter a basement. If the water table rises above the level of the basement floor water can enter the basement through the side wall.
So what is the solution to this problem? The answer is basement waterproofing.
What is Basement Waterproofing?
Basement waterproofing means the technique and the materials to prevent seepage of water into the basement or the penetration of water into the basement of a house or structure. This waterproofing is for an underground room of a structure.
