WHAT IS THE BEST BASEMENT FLOOR SEALER?
Applying a basement floor sealer is a good way to help protect your basement and homefrom the harmful effects of moisture vapor, radon gas, mold and mildew. Concrete is very porous, after the concrete is poured about half of the water has to evaporate. As this surplus water pushes to the surface, it leaves behind a network of capillaries (pores) inside the concrete. The pores are smaller than a piece of hair, but much larger than water molecules. Water vapor and gases flow easily right through, drawn in by the lower pressure inside your home. Most basements start leaking water within 10 – 15 years. Efflorescence (a white powder) or musty odors are good signs of moisture problems in your basement. Finishing your basement traps water vapor seeping through the concrete, which causes mold and musty odors in many basements. Rising basement air then spreads mold spores and radon gas throughout the house. HOW DOES A PENETRATING BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR SEALER WORK? Penetrating floor sealers pe
