Radonseal is the strongest formulated penetrating concrete sealer available and is recommended for use on below grade and slab on grade concrete applications because it is permanent and is completely resistant against hydrostatic pressure.
How to waterproof concrete blocks walls.
The perfect waterproof preparation to ensure membrane adhesion for retaining walls is a rendered bagged surface.
Let dry before proceeding.
Allow to dry overnight or for a minimum of 12 hours between coats.
A drain tile is added to collect and dispose of the excess water.
It is a water based siloxane that diffuses deep down the pores of the concrete to reduce water and moist from seeping through.
Combining waterproofing sealers the combination of using radonseal plus followed by ion bond armor elastomeric concrete sealer provides the tightest possible seal for poured concrete and concrete blocks.
If there are obstructions such as a driveway porch or garage in the way they would need to removed and replaced.
This concrete sealer from siloxa is one of those products that provides an incomparable penetration power and heavy duty waterproofing.
A paint roller or brush made specifically for masonry is best.
Most membranes like a clean surface to adhere to.
With a stiff brush some tsp trisodium phosphate and some water wash away any loose material oil or dirt still clinging to the concrete.
Ion bond armor is also a penetrating sealer which chemically bonds with radonseal forming a a strong waterproof membrane below the surface of concrete.
To waterproof strengthen and preserve the overall appearance of your basement cinder block walls seal the blocks permanently against moisture and efflorescence with radonseal plus penetrating concrete sealer.
How to waterproof cinder block basement walls step 1.
Thoroughly clean the surface of your concrete before waterproofing.
Paint wall paint the cinder block wall with a thick coat of masonry waterproofing paint pushing paint into cracks and crevices of block.
Patch any holes in the basement cinder block wall with your hydraulic cement.
We also prepare the footing and foundation joins with flexible geotextile bandage to bridge all surfaces.
This also compounds the cost of the job.
Prepare the surface by removing any dirt loose mortar or efflorescence white powdery substance.
Our team findlay evans apply rendering to all cement block walls prior to application.
Drylok is an interior latex paint that serves double duty as a waterproofing agent for previously uncoated concrete masonry or cinder block basement walls.
Properly applied drylok can prevent.