FAQ's

First most frequently asked question of us – “What is your solution?”
Whatever is necessary to solve the problem as everyone’s situation is different.

Second most frequently asked question of us – “What do you do?”
Whatever is necessary to solve the problem as everyone’s situation is different.

“Basements are supposed to be damp – aren’t they?”
The answer is “NO” and we can help!

We do not have one way to fix everyone’s problems as everyone’s situation is different. We custom design a waterproofing system for your particular need. There is no one solution for all problems.

Do you want to have additional space to use and to add to the value of your home? When you waterproof your basement it can be as warm and dry as your living room upstairs. It doesn’t have to be and shouldn’t be, damp and musty smelling.

Are allergies and mold a problem? TUFF-N-DRI and WARM-N-DRI can help keep the mold from developing.

Dampproofing degrades quite quickly underground, becomes brittle and shatters at low temperatures. Our waterproofing products have elasticity so that they can bridge over cracks that may develop in your foundation and it doesn’t degrade and become brittle.

Basements are supposed to be damp – aren’t they? The answer is “NO” and we can help!

Dampproofing Falls Short For Basements

Fact is, dampproofing material wasn't created to protect basements – or even repel water, for that matter. It's actually a type of unmodified asphalt originally created to prepare road surfaces for other materials.

In typical installations, dampproofing is applied in a layer that's at most 10 mils thick when cured. The material degrades quickly underground, becomes brittle and shatters at low temperatures.

Dampproofing won't span foundation cracks. As the foundation develops new cracks over time, dampproofing cracks right along with it. Dampproofing does not serve as a barrier against water entering these cracks. And, unlike waterproofing, dampproofing won't stop water under hydrostatic pressure, which occurs naturally underground.

Waterproofing vs. Dampproofing Comparison (.pdf)

Waterproofing vs. Dampproofing

Less than 1% of builders using TUFF-N-DRI® Basement Waterproofing System have reported callbacks for basement leaks. 85% reported callbacks while using dampproofing.

When it comes to comparing waterproofing and dampproofing, there really is no comparison.
The composition and performance of dampproofing products simply don't stack up to the composition and performance of waterproofing products.

Watch a brief video that demonstrates how TUFF-N-DRI waterproofing outperforms dampproofing to provide a flexible watertight barrier against moisture.

Waterproofing vs Dampproofing (.wmv)

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