Re: Waterproofing Basements

I agree with the Bituthene recommendation.  Also, since the basement walls will be new, can't you design the walls as one would do at a pool?  Add waterstops at the wall/footing intersection, tighter reinforcing spacing, mix design?

Bob Freeman wrote:

Hi Tom:

 

I have successfully used WR Grace Bituthene 4,000, or  WR Meadows Mel-Rol.

 

In this application, stay away from products called ‘damp-proofing’.

 

Respectfully,

IDS Group, Inc.

Bob Freeman, Architect, EIT

949-387-8500