In both residential and commercial construction and renovation top quality waterproofing systems can make a big difference in the longevity of the project. By protecting a basement, deck, outside walkway, parking area or patio from the damage caused by rain, runoff and ground water you add years to the durability of the surface and the structure.
The good news is these waterproofing systems are easy to apply and provide very long term benefits with absolutely no additional or special care maintenance requirements. Choosing the best match in the product and the surface is critical to maximizing the benefits and boosting the value of the home or commercial property.
Cheap vs. Expensive Products
It is important when considering the price of any waterproofing systems to take a look a not only price but how long the product is estimated to last. This will have an impact on the final price per square foot.
A good way to look at this is similar to paints. You can choose a cheap paint that looks very close to a more expensive brand to paint a room in your home. However, the cheap paint soon starts to fade, peel and flake, requiring your to repeat the process and take additional time, and more paint, to keep redoing the job.
On the other hand, using a top quality paint, like the best commercial and residential use waterproofing systems, is a one-time job. There is no additional cost of repeating the application, which means that the final cost is actually much lower than your lifetime expense for the “cheap” option.
Keeping Water Out
Another expense to consider when justifying the use of top quality exterior waterproofing systems for basements is the success that these systems provide in keeping water out of the interior of your home. There are interior draining systems as well, but they require trenching around the interior walls, installing drainage pipes, and then also installing a pump to move the water in the pipes.
By keeping the water out of the basement in the first place through the use of exterior waterproofing systems, all this additional work is avoided. There is also no concerns about system failures, since the barrier acts as a passive system, stopping the water from seeping through the concrete or basement material and causing dampness, water damage and even a higher risk of problems with molds on the interior walls of the home.
At Dex-O-Tex, we offer several different waterproofing systems for basements, decks, commercial buildings and other outdoor applications. To see more visit our website.
