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Solving Water Intrusion Problems
Restoration or Remedial Waterproofing
Now that we know how the water is
penetrating a structure, how can we stop it?
In restoration or remedial approaches to solving
water intrusion, the following actions are vital:
1. Inspection of damage and leakage.
(Visual inspection and testing).
2. Determination of cause.
3. Choice of systems for repair.
4. Substrate preparation.
5. Restoration work.
6. Waterproofing system application.
Prevention of water leaks has to include one of
the three basic systems:
1. Barriers
2. Drainage
3. Diversions
Understand that not all water penetration through
the substrate results in leakage to interior spaces.
Masonry surfaces absorb some water regularly,
without creating interior leaks. The masonry is
either large enough to absorb the penetrating
water, or this water is collected and redirected
back to the exterior by the use of dampproofing
systems. This is also true when it comes to
mortar joints.