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bob haller bob haller is offline
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Default removing paint from concrete block wall


I am baffled just as everyone else is as to why you are trying to
waterproof this block wall from the inside... *You need to dig up the
outside of the wall and have it sprayed with hot tar or a rubberized
membrane material to stop the water from getting INTO the wall
itself... *It can cause the wall to crack and crumble apart if the
water
is allowed to remain inside the block wall itself...



wet basements are very common.

its ultimately impossible to seal water out. even if you seal the
walls the water can and will come up thru the floor.

my moms house had a wet basement, I spent 8 grand on new downspout
drains to daylight near curb, resloped entire yard, exterior french
drain, new sidewalks and steps.

the water stopped for awhile then came up thru basement floor.

I gave up and spent 3500 bucks for interior french drain which finally
ended the problem.....

you cant seal water out, the drlock paint will actually bubble.....

drylock paint of any brand is just a grand waste of money and time