S streeterw Member Joined Apr 18, 2007 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Apr 18, 2007 #1 Can Drylock be applied to the basement wall while water is still seeping through. IF not how can I stop the water long enought to apply?
Can Drylock be applied to the basement wall while water is still seeping through. IF not how can I stop the water long enought to apply?
bethany14 DIY dummy Joined Jul 15, 2006 Messages 151 Reaction score 0 Apr 19, 2007 #2 You don't want to just stop the water 'long enough', you want to stop the water, PERIOD! Re-route storm water runoff away from your foundation, and put a dehumidifier in the basement. Then wait!
You don't want to just stop the water 'long enough', you want to stop the water, PERIOD! Re-route storm water runoff away from your foundation, and put a dehumidifier in the basement. Then wait!
mudmixer Contractor Joined Sep 9, 2006 Messages 671 Reaction score 77 Apr 19, 2007 #3 Thoroseal may be applied to a damp wall. In fact, the instructions recommend that you wet the wall first. That is how to get a good tight wall. A lot would depend on how much water you have - damp? wet? seeping? gushing?
Thoroseal may be applied to a damp wall. In fact, the instructions recommend that you wet the wall first. That is how to get a good tight wall. A lot would depend on how much water you have - damp? wet? seeping? gushing?
