Waterproofing Frequently Asked Questions

How do I repair cracks in my pool?

How do I repair a sagging vinyl swimming pool liner?

Can I paint my pool myself?

What do I do about big cracks in my pool?

How do I patch my fiberglass pool?

What materials do I need to caulk a bathtub?

How do I caulk a bathtub?

What is pool repair putty?

What other inside leak sources are there?

How can I control mositure in my basement?

What characteristics of a waterproof membrane?

What are the pros and cons of sheet membranes?

What types of sheet membranes are there?

What types of liquid membranes are available?

How do the pros evaluate vapor transmission?

How do I reduce or eliminate condensation in my basement?

What is a swelled aquifer?

Could the water in my basement be from a broken water service?

How is an incorrect grade corrected?

How do I clear a clogged foundation drain?

Why should I install foundation vents?

How do I repair cracks in concrete?

How do I seal cracks and holes in my foundation?

What kind of foundations are there?

What are capillaries?

How do capillaries make concrete weak?

What is below grade waterproofing?

How do I repair stucco?

How do I color-match stucco?

How do I seal my basement floor ?

How relieve hydrostatic pressure in concrete block basement?

What causes hydrostatic pressure?

What is negative hydrostatic pressure.

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How should I clean a marble floor?

How do I clean tile and slate?

How can I de-stain grout?

What sealers do I use for marble and granite?

How can I remove water damage stains from wood?

How do I seal tiles/

How can I get grout stain from my marble tile?

What do I do about a leaky roof?

What are the most common sources of a leaky roof?

Where do I start looking for a leak.

What indicates holes in flashing?

How can I tell if my roofing material is defective?

Can I control a leak in my roof?

How much water does a roof collect in a 2 inch rainfall.

Is there a test to determine where the dampness in my basement is coming from?

How can I keep water away from my foundation?

How helpful are waterproofing compounds?

My lawn slopes toward my house. What can I do?

How do I get rid of puddles around my basement walls?

How do I keep rain water from seeping around window frames and below my windows?

Do shrubbery and other plantings around the basement walls prevent good ventilation?

How can I get rid of sweaty pipes?

Can Leaky plumbing or other sources of moisture--such as clothes hung to dry on basement lines--increase humidity in the air?

How can I refinish my basement concrete floor?

How do I know if I have to grade my yard to prevent leaks?

How can I get rid of mildew from a flooded home?

How can I get mildew off clothes and accessories?.

How do I get musty smell out of my basement?

How do I repair decaying wood in a deck?

How do I take prevent mositure damage in a deck?

How do I repair decayed wood in my deck?

Why should I seal my deck?

How do I strip a deck?

What deck sealing options are there?

What's the deal on opaque stains?

What is the difference between water-repellant and waterproof?

What characteristics of a waterproof membrane?

What is a cementitious waterprof system?

What is a fluid applied membrane system?

What is a sheet-membrane system?

What is Bentonite?

How do I know if I can epoxy my concrete floor?

How can I test to see if my concrete surface can take epoxy

How can I keep my masonry surfaces water-repellent

How do I apply a water-repellent coating to masonry?

How often should water repellant coatings be applied?

How are water repellent coatings applied?

How do I seal my basement floor ?

How do I know when my asphalt needs resealing

How do I know when my asphalt driveway needs resurfacing.

How can I waterproof leather?

How do I waterproof concrete?

How do I clean concrete?

How do I seal a concrete surface?

How can I tell where the water is coming from?

What causes the musty smell in my basement?

What is that white chalky substance on the walls?

What are the brown stains on my wall?

Why do I have cracks in my concrete walls and floor?

How to Hire a Waterproofing Contractor

What does it cost to have my basement waterproofed?

What is waterproofing?

What can be waterproofed?

What's new in waterproofing materials?

How damaging is water anyway?





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