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WATERPROOFING FOR WET BASEMENTS
Springtime in many areas is traditionally wet,
basement time as winter's snow and ice start to
meltj It's also the season for fly-by-night water
proofing contractors to thaw out and begin their
neighborhood search f for misinformed
homeowners.- ' l ; ,
foundation and basement floor leaks often arc
' caus of wetness and dampness, advises
the Better Business Bureau, and a coat of white
masonry goo troweled and brushed on the wall by
. a waterproofing gyp artist can be as ineffective as
an adhesive bandage stuck across an open crack in
Hoover Dam. You usually find this out after the
contractor has taken your money to another town.
Basement water troubles can stem from inade
quate roof drainage; the water you see seeping
, through the , foundation may be caused by
overflowing roof gutters, or a misdirected
downspout. Poor grading against the foundation.
f at ground level can also cause a wet basement.
Not to be overlooked either is a leaking pipe,
' condensation caused by moisture collecting on in
: terior surfaces of walls and floors when the
) Humidity is high, and bad neighborhood lot
grading that can 'funnel ground water into your
basement from a half-block away.
jf- Before you listen to a contractor's analysis of
the problem, make an analysis of your own, using
these guidelines from the Better Business Bureau:
Waterproofing You Can Do
Capillary seepage is caused by absorbent wall
materials such as cinder and concrete blocks. This
material sometimes draws moisture from the
ground by capillary action similar to the way a
sponge soaks up water. You may notice that the
problem is infrequent only when there is lots of
rain water or melting ice and snow present. If this
fits the description of your basement, you may be
able to stop the dampness with a coat or two of a
quality basement waterproofing paint, applied ac
cording to the manufacturer's directions.
Condensation can be reduced considerably
and sometimes eliminated by simply wrapping
cold water pipes with pipe insulation. Also make
sure that your clothes dryer is vented to the out
side and that the washing machine is draining pro
perly. Some air circulation such as cracking a
basement window can work wonders in lowering
humidity in a tightly closed basement. A
dehumidifer sometimes helps.
If you doubt condensation is the problem, try
taping a 12-inch square of aluminum foil to the
basement floor andor wall. Make sure the edges
are sealed tightly. Let the patch set a day or so,
and then remove it. If there is water behind the
foil, the problem is leakage. If there is moisture on
the face of the foil, the problem is condensation.
Inspect the gutters, downspouts,
splashblocks, and foundation grade. If the gutters
are improperly pitched (the pitch should be
116-inch per running foot) or leaking, repair
them. Joints in downspouts should be tight;
splashblocks should be pitched to channel the
water away from the house. The grade level also
should be sloped away from the foundation so
pockets don't form water pools.
Water seepage usually is caused by high
ground water levels. The cure may be costly since
the awn mayfive o,w McreH?i
vtm mav have to be installed.' A sump has
receiving tank to collect water below the floor
level, a drain system, and an electric pump to
move the water into the tank.
You can try hydraulic cement in open cracks to
stop the water. But don't be surprised if this treat
ment doesn't work efficiently. Water pressure has
more force than you might think; it can push the
cement up out of the crack in a jiffy.
Severe wall seepage often requires excavation
around thd foundation walls so a special mem-
brane can be installed over the surface. Inside
treatment is not always successful since the water,
pressure outside the walls can force the water
proofing inside to pop off the surface. In this
, treatment, drainage tiles often are laid around the
bottom of the foundation to help remove excess
water; Of all waterproofing techniques, the
membrane-tile treatment, if done properly, may
be the most effective. . ' ,
f ': "I Finding A Contractor .' V.
Beware! cautions the BBB, of ads promising ,
quick and easy solutions to basement waterproofr
ing. If you find that you can't correct the wetness
problem yourself, look for an established water
i proofer in your community, A good place to start v:
is with recommendations from friends and,
neighbors who have dealt with the same problem.
Get at least three estimates. The contract should .
always be in writing with a warranty, and adds the;
Better Business Bureau, you'd be smart to check .
out the contractor's reliability report with your
local Better Business Bureau before ' signing
anything. .
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CETA FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1982 '
Ip accordance with Section 676.12 of the May 20, 1980 CETA
Regulations, the Durham CityCounty Consortium makes known of
its application for Title IV CETA Funds from the United States
Department of Labor. The grant application is in three principal ,
parts: Modication to the Master Plan, Annual Plan, and Youth ;
Employment and Training Program.
The funds requested amount to $208,958 00. This amount is the
total of funding allocated by the United States Department of Labor
' as of February 1, 1982.
Through Title IV CETA Regulations, the program will offer work,
experience., educational opportunities, skill development and career
exposure for economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-21 .
The Plan may be reviewed in detail at the Emoloyment and Train
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ments may be directed to the Director at the same address or by
phone (919) 683-4121.
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