Spraying Tar Concrete Walls

There are a variety of waterproofing materials that act as membranes that can be sprayed or installed in sheets.

Spraying tar concrete walls.

The first step is to drill holes in the problem concrete. Geolift can help to lift existing concrete surfaces and fix those problem areas around your house with much less labor. If you have ever noticed the black compound on the exterior of a concrete foundation you know the ubiquity of this tar based material. Applying tar to your basement walls provides a damproof coating instead of waterproofing.

After taking down the old paneling in part of the basement i. To permanently stop water and water vapor from entering your foundation walls you need to waterproof them. The porous material can allow water to pass through rather easily if not properly protected. Geolift works for driveways sidewalks patios garage floors even pool decks.

Non fibered asphalt coating provides weather resistant film barrier. Though durable and easy to manipulate concrete is not resistant to water. Waterproofing materials are typically made from polyurethane asphalt or rubber. Apply with 3 knot brush or heavy duty spray equipment sold separately covers 100 sq.

And yes it is a foam just like your beloved spray foam. But don t confuse waterproofing with damproofing not for a moment. However asphalt based tar isn t a true waterproofing material. Geolift works in three steps.

We just recently purchased this 1956 ranch home. Basements attics and crawl spaces can i paint over tar covered cement block walls.