Waterproofing walls
Climate change is causing increasingly heavy rainfall. Because of these heavy rainstorms, there is also a greater chance of flooding. This may call for measures to better protect your home from flooding. One such measure is waterproofing walls.
What does waterproofing your walls involve?
As a result of heavy rainfall, water can build up against the exterior wall. To make the wall waterproof, you can:
- paint walls with moisture-resistant paint;
- impregnate or inject walls;
- Apply waterproof siding.
An impregnated wall keeps out penetrating moisture. Penetrating damp occurs when moisture (rain) penetrates through the wall. An injected wall repels rising damp. Rising damp occurs when the walls absorb soil moisture. Damp-proof paint also blocks moisture. You can apply the paint to an interior and exterior wall. A relatively expensive and labor-intensive solution is to apply waterproof wall cladding. You can choose from many options, for example, stone strips. When you combine the new cladding with insulation work Health you for a beautiful and efficient result. An added value for your home.
Cost
Impregnating a wall costs €10 to €15 per m². Applying waterproof cladding costs €35 to €100 per m². Damp-proof paint costs €25 to €40 per m².
Space use
This measure makes sense if water enters your home through the walls.
What do you need.
You need specialized professionals.
Tips
Your specific situation determines which measure is the best solution.
