Spraying Tar Concrete Walls

The porous material can allow water to pass through rather easily if not properly protected.

Spraying tar concrete walls.

And yes it is a foam just like your beloved spray foam. Designed to dam proof above and below grade exterior concrete and masonry walls and foundations. Geolift works for driveways sidewalks patios garage floors even pool decks. After taking down the old paneling in part of the basement i.

The first step is to drill holes in the problem concrete. Basements attics and crawl spaces can i paint over tar covered cement block walls. Waterproofing materials are typically made from polyurethane asphalt or rubber. There are any number of systems that do this but i prefer the spray on systems that seal the pores of the concrete.

However asphalt based tar isn t a true waterproofing material. Applying tar to your basement walls provides a damproof coating instead of waterproofing. Geolift can help to lift existing concrete surfaces and fix those problem areas around your house with much less labor. Geolift works in three steps.

We just recently purchased this 1956 ranch home. Though durable and easy to manipulate concrete is not resistant to water. But don t confuse waterproofing with damproofing not for a moment. If you have ever noticed the black compound on the exterior of a concrete foundation you know the ubiquity of this tar based material.

Apply with 3 knot brush or heavy duty spray equipment sold separately covers 100 sq. Non fibered asphalt coating provides weather resistant film barrier.