Many homeowners eventually deal with basement leak issues. The main cause of these issues is water infiltration coming from the ground outside, into the concrete blocks, or even through a solid concrete foundation. There are many concrete sealers out there made to help solve this problem, but they will be rendered ineffective unless the water problem outside gets solved first.

One the root causes of moisture penetration is faulty or malfunctioning exterior drainage systems. Large downpours of water from the gutters too close to the foundations should be the first problem to be addressed. Puddles of water near the house are responsible for most basement leak problems. Another culprit is the landscape grading, because improper grading leads moisture to your foundation wall. Make sure your landscaping is sloped away from the home.

Once the outside problems are solved, make sure to choose a basement sealer that is sodium silicate-based. Using such a sealer will stop humidity from getting through the concrete. It will also prevent mold and mildew as well as water infiltrations. This sealer can easily be applied with a roller or a brush on concrete walls and floors that are free of chemical residues such as glue or paint. You don’t have to look far to find effective basement sealers. Mar-flex makes several of the industry’s best crack injection/basement sealing solutions.