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Things You Didn't Know About Waterproofing

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  Waterproofing is often called the "foundation" of a building. It is the first line of defence against water leaks and penetrations. Waterproofing means different things in different contexts, but at its core it just means keeping water out of places where it doesn't belong. Waterproofing is an important and useful part of any home or building project. Waterproofing is the combined components and techniques used to keep water from infiltrating a building’s foundation, walls, and roof. Waterproofing protects a building from absorbing moisture that could potentially cause it to weaken and/or rot. Maintaining watertight seals in buildings is no small task, especially in the areas of HVACs, crawl spaces, and basements, but it’s an extremely important component when it comes to the quality of the building both initially and over time. When you install waterproofing under a building, you’ll be safeguarding your investment. How waterproof are you? It’s a question that is

Most Popular Myths And Facts About Waterproofing

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  When it comes to waterproofing , there are tons of myths out there; myths that need to be debunked. It’s time to set the record straight on these issues. Just like everything in life, the truth is somewhere in the middle of two extremes. There are no hardlines when it comes to waterproofing. Waterproofing is a field filled with misconceptions and false information. This makes it difficult for most homeowners to find the correct information about waterproofing. Waterproofing is a topic of debate, with some thinking it’s a waste of time and money and others thinking it’s a nightmare waiting to happen. The nice thing about waterproofing is that it eliminates any worries about water damage, but also that most people know little to nothing about it. This allows for a lot of myths and half-truths to persist–often, they’re even passed around as “common knowledge.” Here, we’ll take a look at some of the most common waterproofing myths and help you separate the facts from the fiction.