Barrier Waterproofing Systems

Damp proofing is a tar-based product that is applied to a building's foundation walls and footing to deter water vapor from passing through the walls and into interior spaces. Damp proofing has little resistance to hydrostatic pressure (or standing water). Damp proofing will harden and crack in less than two years due to acids in our acid rain and lack of UV radiation which is necessary to keep tar pliable. When your home settles the tar will crack, exposing your concrete walls to water. The cost of damp proofing is less than waterproofing and hence is used more often.

Take a quick look at the pictures in this article. Recently, we received a call from a homeowner in Nashville, Tennessee, because they were having problems with standing water. They also have a bunch of large stones and debris in their crawl space they wanted to be removed. Here's how we helped them with our local crawl space repair services. This crawl space of a home in Nashville suffered from moisture intrusion, standing water, and lots of large stones and other debris were scattered throughout.

Barrier Waterproofing Systems uses DynaPier foundation repair products to repair failing foundations, bowing & cracked basement walls and sagging floors. As a registered DynaPier Dealer, our technicians are thoroughly trained and certified in the installation of the DynaPier Foundation System and are supported by the company's industry knowledge and experience. Your home is a major investment and foundation problems can threaten that by causing serious structural damage. We are home owners too and understand the importance of protecting what you have worked so hard to have.

In Middle Tennessee, about 85% of the homes have open crawl spaces. The term "Open Crawl Space" is generally used to describe a foundation that has an exposed or partially covered dirt floor. Open crawl spaces are BAD for your home and your health! Your home continually draws air from inside your crawl space and circulates it throughout your living area. This natural air movement is referred to as the Stack Effect. It is how a chimney works. Any pollutants in the air at the lowest point migrates upward to the living space along with the warm air.

Interior basement waterproofing is a water management system. The cost to do interior waterproofing is much less, and will manage wet conditions within your basement. Interior systems don't however always eliminate every aspect of the deteriating effects of water to your homes structure. French and trench drains manage the proper drainage of water away from your home. Basically, these waterproofing systems deter as much water from reaching the foundation of your home therefore reducing the ability for water to enter your basement or crawl space.