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. ...

Why Experience Counts In Waterproofing Introduction Waterproofing contractors in Delhi are ten a penny. But waterproofing companies with limited experience and expertise in waterproofing will often just line the area to be waterproofed with polyethylene plastic sheet. While this temporarily solves the problem, the underlying issues are not addressed, as the contractors do not understand the specifics of the job. The problem is hidden for time being, but significant damage is occurring unbeknownst to you and them. As part of waterproofing or dampness solutions, leakage and water pooling need to be addressed before encapsulating the area. This may mean adding drainage to prevent the water from simply pooling from the encapsulation material. CICO Tells You Why Experience Counts CICO Group is one of the leading construction chemical manufacturers in India which also provides waterproofing solutions in Delhi . Being in this business for decades, and knowing the...

2 Inexpensive Ways of Waterproofing Your Wet Basement There are many people who are terrified at the prospect of waterproofing their basement simply because of the high cost it incurs. Countless such people wait for years until their basement problems become worse, to the point that it weakens the foundation and the house in on the verge of collapsing. This is all done to save oneself from the high anticipated cost, but such people end up paying much more than money when the problems get aggravated. If expense is all you care about, there are far cheaper ways than exterior excavation (which is the process that people fear) around the foundation to waterproof your already wet basement. But remember, these are best if done early, and not when the basement is already teeming with water everywhere. Usually, the vast majority of basement problems are easily and inexpensively fixed using basement waterproofing products produced by any of the various leading construction chemic...

Why Sealing Basement Foundation Cracks Is Important Overview You stroll into your basement and find its carpet wet. A little scrutiny leads you to note that it is a crack in your basement’s foundation that is allowing water to seep through. What do you do? Waterproofing the whole basement using basement waterproofing products are going to cost you a fortune, and waterproofing contractors in Delhi NCR don’t offer their services cheap either. Fortunately for you, you don’t have to go through the trouble of waterproofing your whole basement. Sealing Basement Cracks There are two ways basement cracks can be sealed. One, a foundation crack injection, and two, exterior excavation and crack repair. Out of these foundation crack injection is easier to do, but cannot be done in a concrete block or cinderblock foundation. Basically, crack injection involves the pressurized injection of resin into a foundation crack, the resin solidifies and fills the crack. Simple. Th...