Hello,
I heard for the first time yesterday about a product called Xypex, which can be added to concrete to reduce the risk of water damage. Apparently, it has been used for a long time in tunnel construction and underground car parks, among other applications.
Since the basement of our single-family home will definitely be below the groundwater level, this definitely caught my attention!
Does anyone have (long-term) experience with it or have you heard about it? Also, how does it look in terms of cost?
Thanks for your answers and experiences!
I heard for the first time yesterday about a product called Xypex, which can be added to concrete to reduce the risk of water damage. Apparently, it has been used for a long time in tunnel construction and underground car parks, among other applications.
Since the basement of our single-family home will definitely be below the groundwater level, this definitely caught my attention!
Does anyone have (long-term) experience with it or have you heard about it? Also, how does it look in terms of cost?
Thanks for your answers and experiences!
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nordanney29 Oct 2024 13:47I just spoke with our experts at home. The product is marketed with exaggerated claims but is actually quite similar to a reactive waterproofing and can be compared to it.
The claim that it "can be applied from the inside of the basement and stops water intrusion" is as true as any other waterproofing would be, but the issue that the wall still remains damp (and gets damaged) and that moisture tends to move upward remains.
The claim that it "can be applied from the inside of the basement and stops water intrusion" is as true as any other waterproofing would be, but the issue that the wall still remains damp (and gets damaged) and that moisture tends to move upward remains.