Reducing basement dampness
Reducing the dampness in your basement has many advantages, some of which are reducing health problems due to mold and mildew growth and also securing the structure of your home. One of the most used materials used for damp proofing basements is liquid asphalt. This solution needs to be painted on the outside walls of the basement.
- damp proofing is used to reduce the dampness in your basement, but does not block water infiltration.
- damp proofing is used because it’s much less expensive than waterproofing
- the asphalt that is used to cover the basement walls will become soluble in water in time
Damp proofing is usually used on basements that do not generally have moisture problems. But if you live in an area with heavy rain and you usually have water infiltration problems, then you should install a waterproofing system.
You can use a dehumidifier to reduced dampness in your basement. No need to spend your money on a damp proofing system.
Waterproofing vs. damp proofing
As we said before, use a damp proofing system if you do not generally have water problems in your basement. Otherwise use a waterproofing system that is more effective.