Waterproofing or dampproofing basements: which to do

Waterproofing a basement is applying a membrane to the basement wall that has the ability to bridge cracks if they should occur in the basement wall. If your site has a high water table or poor soil condition you should use a waterproofing system. If the soil drains well many people waterproof the basement walls anyway for extra protection against water getting into the basement.

TUFF-N-DRI is a waterproofing system that is combined with an insulation board that drains water away from basement walls.

TUFF-N-DRI Installation

TUFF-N-DRI Installation

Dampproofing is a vapor barrier that retards water penetration. It will not bridge foundation shrinkage cracks or stop water under hydrostatic pressure.

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