What is the difference between waterproofing and damproofing?
Damproofing is what we consider an out-dated building code that more and more states are replacing. Wayne Fortier, our founder, used to say ” Damproofing a foundation is like putting tar paper on a roof and expecting it to shed water.” Waterproofing is a much thicker application that remains flexible under ground over time, and will span small defects in the concrete, such as shrinkage cracks. Waterproofing membranes come with anywhere from a 10-year to 30-year warranty, while damproofing generally offers no warranty at all. For pennies more per square foot, waterproofing is a far better choice for the average builder and homeowner.
