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I wish I had an answer for you. Without knowing a myriad of factors, I hesitate to make any statements. Removing the floor is always the best optio...
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almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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I would have to inspect the area to properly give you an answer. I just do not feel comfortable. I do not like the idea of having any pockets of...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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I have not tried that product, but please allow me to add a comment. Water/hydrostatic pressure can be a real bugger to prevent. Your surface pr...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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Bill - Humidex
Bill, if you do not have any experience with the Humidex units, please do not comment about them. Your post is incorrect in your assumption on how ...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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Epoxy
A self leveling epoxy would be strong. Do not confuse epoxy paint with epoxy. A good epoxy will be 100% solids and if applied to a properly prepare...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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One Answer
I would assume if you had any leaks, you would see the stains on the ceiling. You can have the walls tested for moisture content.
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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A Thought
Dehumidifiers are expensive to operate on a monthly basis. Dehumidifiers do not circulate air, so the air quality in your basement can be poor and ...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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Hard to tell
Without seeing your situation, it is hard to make a suggestion. If you have any concerns of moisture, DO NOT trap moisture between your wall. It wi...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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One more thing
Acid etching...there is a bio friendly etch that can be used in a basement and sucked up with a wet/dry vac. I cannot remember the name of the prod...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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Time
Each type of concrete has it's own characteristics and it will vary slightly from batch to batch. As a rule of thumb, total cure for most concrete ...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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Floor
You may want to consider an REAL epoxy floor, not epoxy paint. Do not buy the cheap crap at home depot, buy a good two part INDUSTRIAL epoxy from B...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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Can do!
Mold can be treated as can the moisture issue with concrete. If you have any questions, please contact me below, I would be happy to help. kingv...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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Disagree
I disagree with Fortress. I also think Fortress should not offer such unsound advice. If this is your professional opinion, you should seek a new p...
almost 7 years by KingVolcano
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Pro
You would be best to call a professional. A good qualit injection system will cost you much more than the cost to hire someone.
over 7 years by KingVolcano
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Epoxy
You can buy tubes of epoxy from Home Depot. I have used it for small jobs with success. Larger jobs are not easy to do and you are best hiring some...
over 7 years by KingVolcano
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Insulation
Have a contractor spray polyurethane spray foam for insulation. It is the best for your situation.
over 7 years by KingVolcano
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Spray Foam Insulation
Look into spray foam insulation. Closed cell polyurethane foam has an R value of 6.8 per inch. It will not settle, it will out-gas completely withi...
over 7 years by KingVolcano
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Crack
Any crack is an issue. Also, it could be a sign of a structural problem. There are a few good companies out there that can address the crack. I wou...
over 7 years by KingVolcano
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Basement Help
I wish i could see your basement to give you advise. Can you email me pics? Any question, please email me at kingvolcano@aol.com
over 7 years by KingVolcano
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Wall Paint
Do not put a latex paint on your stone walls. You want a breathable product that will allow moisture to come out. If you have any air flow, the moi...
over 7 years by KingVolcano
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