Dampproofing vs Waterproofing - ACCL Waterproofing
Dampproofing and Waterproofing:
The terms dampproofing and waterproofing are not interchangeable. Dampproofing is designed to keep soil moisture out, whereas waterproofing is designed to keep both moisture and liquid water out.
For many years, buildings have been dampproofed, a process that was...
Controlling Dust and Debris: ACCL Waterproofing
Is it required to use Dust Suppression?
Absolutely, and for a variety of reasons. Dust suppression becomes a major concern while removing concrete with a jackhammer. the jackhammer's repeated motion tears down concrete and creates a fine dust particle. This dust...
WATERPROOFING EXTERIOR WALLS 101
Water and moisture can move through the brickwork and impact your internal walls when outside walls are exposed to rains or high humidity. This implies that your walls may remain damp for an extended period of time before drying, perhaps resulting in...
Waterproofing Concrete: ACCL Waterproofing
You can waterproof concrete from the positive (external) side, negative (internal) side, or from within the concrete itself to make it truly waterproof—that is, to prevent water passage while also resisting hydrostatic pressure (integral systems). Although sheet membrane waterproofing is the most...
How to Waterproof a Basement and Install a Basement Drainage System - The ACCL Way!
Is your basement constantly wet? Do April showers bring May flowers and a flooded basement? Then waterproofing your basement and installing a drain system with a sump pump may be necessary....
ACCL WATERPROOFING: SUMMER TIME
The warmer weather in the summer is the most ideal time for homeowners to waterproof due to a number of reasons. Just because the weather is nice and the sun is out doesn't mean it is safe from heavy rainfall, which are...
Waterproofing Options -
There are many different waterproofing options that provide advantages to your home compared to ignoring the issue or solving it yourself because it seems cheaper in the beginning. Waterproofing can be install interior or exterior which allows for a great range of availability...
What are waterproofing membranes?Â
A waterproofing membrane is a thin layer of water-tight material that is laid over a surface. This layer is continuous and does not allow water to pass through it. For example, on a flat terrace, a waterproofing membrane could be laid above...
