ᐅ Older building from 1971 – Is there waterproofing in the basement?
Created on: 9 Jul 2021 19:17
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basti009
Hello,
if an older building from 1971 has dry walls, does that automatically mean it has an intact waterproofing, or is it possible that it has no external waterproofing at all and still remains dry? Can this be expected to continue in the future? Recently, there was 50 liters per square meter (1.62 inches per square foot) of rainfall, and everything stayed completely dry.
Is there any way to check from the outside whether and how the basement is waterproofed? What should I look out for?
if an older building from 1971 has dry walls, does that automatically mean it has an intact waterproofing, or is it possible that it has no external waterproofing at all and still remains dry? Can this be expected to continue in the future? Recently, there was 50 liters per square meter (1.62 inches per square foot) of rainfall, and everything stayed completely dry.
Is there any way to check from the outside whether and how the basement is waterproofed? What should I look out for?
The house can also remain completely dry as long as the downspouts and gutters are in good condition and the basement is dry; there is nothing to do except keep an eye on things. As a homeowner, you should monitor several aspects, including walking around the house under the eaves during heavy rain to check if the water is draining properly and where it flows.