The basement in the house is very convenient, because It can be adapted to a wide variety of needs. However, increased humidity in this utility room is a very common problem. This leads to the destruction of the walls, the appearance of mold and a musty smell. How to get rid of damp in the basement?
You will need
- - polyethylene;
- - waterproofing materials;
- - pipes for the ventilation system.
Instruction manual
1
Find out the reason for the appearance of water in the basement. If it is not obvious at first glance, you will have to conduct a study. Take large pieces of polyethylene or other water-resistant material. Fix them on the walls, floor and ceiling of the basement so that no air gets under them. After a few days, inspect them. If drops of water appeared under the film - most likely groundwater seeps through the walls and floor. If condensation has occurred on the film, then its source is indoors.
2
If water comes from outside, you need to restore the basement's waterproofing. This can be done both outdoors and indoors. In the first case, dig out the foundation and basement walls from the street and remove from them a layer of the old waterproofing, which has ceased to protect from water. Then lay a layer of new waterproofing using materials such as bitumen, roofing felt, bituminous mastic, hydroisol or borulin, and restore the landscape around your home.
3
The second method - protecting the premises from the inside - is less time consuming. Get hydraulic cement and fill it with all the cracks and holes in the walls and floor. After it dries, paint the walls and floor of the basement with waterproofing paint. Instead of cement, you can use the material "Stormix - protection against moisture." It is designed to restore water resistance and is easy to apply on concrete surfaces. Among the advantages of “Stormix” is the fact that he is not afraid of mechanical damage and he “heals” microcracks.
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High-quality ventilation will help protect against moisture that occurs inside the basement. Ventilation holes must be made under the ceiling, in opposite corners of the room. Ventilation pipes must be inserted into the openings, one about 2 meters high, the other 15-20 cm. From above, they must be protected with metal visors from debris and rain. To make ventilation more efficient, it is recommended that you periodically turn on the electric fan.
