I have a basement that leaks. I was told Perma Crete would be my best fix since the house is a farm house from the 50's. Has anyone used Perma Crete or know anything else that would work? I want to do it myself and be able to use the space. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Perma Crete
Jan 20, 2007
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I have no idea what Perma crete is.
Water problems and solutions are best done on the outside.
- Direct water, gutters, run off, drainage away from the house.
- Eliminate planting beds, shrubs, flower boxes, etc from the building perimeter.
- Install, maintain, replace perimeter drain below floor line of basement that drains to daylight or sump - daylight preferred. Make sure to damp-proof or water proof the basement exterior walls in this attempt. Damp proofing is usually sufficient with items 1 and 2.
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