Construction and manufacturing

What Is That White Powder In My Basement? Overview Well, let me guess. Your basement also has a musty smell hanging around it all the time, feels a bit damp and maybe the walls are discolored too? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, let me first tell you that your basement has a water problem. Secondly, that white powder on your basement walls and floor is called ‘lime’. We’ll get to what that means in a second. What Is This ‘Lime’? Lime is the bonding agent in concrete. When concrete gets wet, and then dries out, lime leaches out of it. This process is called efflorescence. As you might have guessed already, long-term efflorescence weakens concrete and makes it more prone to crumbling. If left unchecked, this can lead to structural integrity issues, such as concrete block shifting out of place, or mortar joint rotting to the point of the wall ‘moving’. Why Is This Happening? This is happening because most probably your basement is le...

What Are Some Of The Possible Causes Of A Flooded Basement And What Steps Can Be Taken? Overview A flooded basement is a devastating prospect. It is overwhelmingly stressful and leads to the damage of valuable property like carpets, flooring, furniture and the like. It can even enter low wall plugs and cause short-circuiting. This is not including having to clean up the mess. Knowing what may cause basement flooding will ensure that you take steps so that it doesn’t happen again. But first, you must learn about the possible causes of this happening. Here, have a look. Possible Causes of a Flooded Basement According to one of the leading construction chemicals manufacturers in India - who specialize in basement waterproofing products , as well as in providing waterproofing solutions in Delhi- here are the most likely causes of a flooded basement: 1.    Ground Water – Hydrostatic pressure can push water in through cracks in the basement floor. 2. ...