Storm Recovery Made Simple: DRYLOK® Waterproofer as Your Ultimate Ally
Elevators are a critical part of any high-rise building, and ensuring they are always in working order is essential for the safety and productivity of the people who work in those buildings. A malfunction may be mechanical, but water intrusion or flooding of the elevator pit could cause the elevator system to shut down until the problem is resolved.
The materials used to construct a chimney are numerous. The outer layer is masonry (bricks and mortar) with an inner liner frequently made of fire-resistant metal. Maintaining your chimney in excellent working condition requires regular maintenance, which for many homeowners means using a chimney sealant. Which type of sealer provides the most durable finish, while letting the beauty of the brick or stone shine through?
While concrete is known as a strong material, it is also porous and prone to cracks which can diminish its durability. However, there is a solution to ensure concrete maintains its strength — a sealer.
Any amount of water coming in through your basement walls is not good; however, depending on the amount of water, there are different steps to take to resolve the problem.
Basements are often used for storage and can be prone to moisture damage if not properly protected. Painting your concrete basement floor with high-quality paint can help protect it from moisture and give it a finished appearance.
How to Repair a Bird Bath with DRYLOK® Waterproofer.
You may believe all the work is done after you have a brick surface laid in your house, workplace, driveway, sidewalk, patio or balcony. Although brick is durable and solid, it is still vulnerable to moisture.
Before any interior finish work begins on a new construction project, the house or building must reach the point called "dried-in." In some parts of the country, an inspector will check to ensure that no shortcuts have been taken in the process. Once the building passes the dry-in inspection, construction work can continue with the assurance that everything inside the building will stay dry.