Hi,
I recently uncovered a mold/water issue in my basement. I have removed the drywall, insulation and framing and have scrubbed the cement wall with soap and water and then bleach. I have found the source of the water as a leaky patio door on the main floor. The water is leaking between the door sill and the brick and is running inside the wall and out under the sill plate where the main floor meets the basement wall. First question...there is a thin styrofoam layer between the sill plate and the top of the cement wall what is the purpose of this? Hopefully it isn't to seal out water because it isn't working . Second question...the weather here is -10C (14F) and I need to seal this door up so no more water gets in. Are there any sealant products out there that can be applied at this temp? I have read about a product called Lexel made by Sashco Sealants...anyone heard of this? Anyone have any tip/tricks for applying silicone at this temp?
Thanks for all your help folks...
I recently uncovered a mold/water issue in my basement. I have removed the drywall, insulation and framing and have scrubbed the cement wall with soap and water and then bleach. I have found the source of the water as a leaky patio door on the main floor. The water is leaking between the door sill and the brick and is running inside the wall and out under the sill plate where the main floor meets the basement wall. First question...there is a thin styrofoam layer between the sill plate and the top of the cement wall what is the purpose of this? Hopefully it isn't to seal out water because it isn't working . Second question...the weather here is -10C (14F) and I need to seal this door up so no more water gets in. Are there any sealant products out there that can be applied at this temp? I have read about a product called Lexel made by Sashco Sealants...anyone heard of this? Anyone have any tip/tricks for applying silicone at this temp?
Thanks for all your help folks...