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Basement Waterproofing & Concrete Preservation A Waterproofing Concrete Sealer That Will Last Forever!
(PRWEB) December 13, 2002
Wet Basement, Radon, Mold and Mildew?
Most new basements develop water seepage within 10 to 15 years. Efflorescence ("white powder") or musty odours are the first warning signs. Basements, the No. 1 complaint of homeowners:
· over 60% of homes have a wet basement
· 1 in 3 have some mold and mildew
· over 2% have the toxic "black mold"
· 1 out of 5 homes has an elevated level of radon.
Basement remodelling traps invisible water vapour. Damp basement air circulates through the house and spreads allergy-causing molds, mildew, and radon gas. Indoor air quality in homes and schools has become an urgent child health issue.
You could spend thousands of dollars on home repairs - basement waterproofing, damp-proofing, and radon mitigation. Or, you can deep-seal your concrete with RadonSeal to stop and prevent basement problems once and for all!
Waterproofing and Radon Mitigation in One!
The cause is clear - concrete is naturally porous (12 to 20% air). When concrete cures, water creates a network of interconnected pores (capillaries). They let in liquid water, water vapour, and radon gas. Like a wick, they even draw water from several feet away. And as the concrete ages, the pores get bigger and bigger.
As a temporary fix, you could try concrete paints, waterproofing sealers, or cementitious coatings. But they cannot stop gases (vapour and radon) and soon crack or peel.
Why not tackle the cause of the problem? Seal the pores deep inside concrete and combine waterproofing, damp-proofing, and radon mitigation in one!
RadonSeal Deep-Penetrating Concrete Sealer
RadonSeal penetrates deep inside bare concrete (up to 4 inches), neutralizes harmful chemicals, forcefully expands into capillaries, and hardens into insoluble silicate minerals. (Silicates are the "binders" of concrete.) The results are straightforward but extensive:
1. Seals concrete against water seepage, vapour, and radon.
2. Bonds, strengthens and hardens concrete, reduces cracking.
3. Neutralizes alkali, preserves concrete, protects paints and covering.
Radon Seal is permanent - you never have to apply it again! It does not leave a paint film or colour that could peel or wear off. The surface remains non-slippery and paintable. More on how RadonSeal works
Seal and protect your basement or slab and outdoor concrete:
poured concrete and concrete blocks or cinderblocks mortar, stucco, shotcrete, grout, porous materials containing cement or lime new or old concrete, even when already deteriorated or seeping.
How to make a wet basement dry
RadonSeal Penetrating Concrete Sealer waterproofs leaky basements. It penetrates deep into concrete (up to 4"), reacts with alkali, expands into pores, and hardens as a mineral. This seals the concrete against water leaks and dampness.
RadonSeal works inside the concrete. Unlike waterproofing surface sealers, it cannot get lifted by efflorescence or water pressure. And it cannot peel or wear off - once the concrete sealed, the seal is permanent!
RadonSeal is non-toxic, nonflammable, and does not contain chemical solvents or release VOC's. Its spray-on application
RadonSeal seals bare (unpainted) cementitious materials:
· Poured concrete
· Concrete blocks or cinderblocks
· Mortar in block walls or stone foundations.
Always seal the whole basement - both the floor and walls. If you seal only the leaking area, water will find another way.
If you have a brand new basement, now is the best time to prevent future moisture problems, strengthen the concrete, reduce cracking, stop efflorescence ("white powder") and dusting, and preserve the concrete.
Basement Waterproofing & Concrete Preservation
A Waterproofing Concrete Sealer That Will Last Forever!
Ottawa Trades Group - Raymond 1-613–755-0693
