Moisture Remediation

Although solid, concrete is in reality very porous. Water can be wicked up by concrete and move through it. Along the way, the water dissolves salts in the concrete and moves them to the surface. Once the water reaches the surface and dries, the salts are left behind. This makes the unseemly white product that often forms on concrete called efflorescence. To stop efflorescence, you require concrete moisture remediation.

Water comes up through the concrete for various reasons that do not involve leaky pipes. The form of soil and amount of rainfall may influence the amount of ground water. The presence of springs or near-surface aquifers can create water reservoirs beneath your location. And a nearby creek, river or lake could influence the moisture content in the soil, especially if your foundation is below the level of the high water mark.

What to Do About Groundwater

Some water challenges are severe enough that in addition to sealing the concrete, you simultaneously need to take other measures outside the structure. But if the issue is just in the concrete, our epoxy sealing technique is enough to waterproof the foundation. Then you can confidently install ceramic tile, carpet, laminates or wood floors.

For epoxy sealants, the age of the concrete generally does not matter, if it is stable. Epoxy coatings dry rapidly, minimizing delays, but it cannot be applied to brand new concrete until the material is fully set. To discover more about moisture remediation for concrete floors, call California Custom Coatings for assistance in Stockton.
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