Although tough, concrete is in fact porous. Water can be wicked up by concrete and travel through it. Along the way, the water surrounds salts in the concrete and carries them to the surface. When the water reaches the surface and evaporates, the salts are left behind. This makes the unwanted white substance that often forms on concrete called efflorescence. To prevent efflorescence, you need concrete moisture remediation.
If you notice joints or cracks in your concrete that do not dry completely, this indicates a significant cache of moisture under your slab. Some people attempt to hide the problem with tile or low-quality epoxy. Without a good sealant, however, the water finds a way through, resulting in loose tiles or coatings that bubble and peel away. Then the problem becomes worse and more costly to resolve.
What to Do About Ground Water
Some moisture problems are severe enough that in addition to sealing the foundation, you additionally need to take other measures outside the structure. But if the issue is just in the concrete, our epoxy sealing process is enough to waterproof the foundation. Then you can confidently install tile, carpet, laminates, or wood floors.
With epoxy sealants, the age of the concrete usually does not matter, if it is reliable. Epoxy coatings dry rapidly, minimizing delays, but it cannot be applied to new concrete until the material is fully set. To discover more about moisture remediation for concrete foundations in Carmichael, talk with California Custom Coatings.
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