Dealing with Moisture in Concrete

Concrete is tough and enduring, making it a beautiful foundation material for many kinds of buildings. Given its repute, it might surprise you to know that concrete is still porous. Given enough time, water from underneath walkways or slabs makes its way through the concrete to its surface, where the water then evaporates. During its travels, the water carries salts dissolved from the concrete. These salts become a white powder when the water dries on the surface of the concrete. This unwanted result is called efflorescence.

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

What to Do About Groundwater

Some water problems are severe enough that in addition to sealing the concrete, you also need to take other measures outside the structure. But when the issue is just in the concrete, our epoxy sealing application is enough to waterproof the floor. Then you can confidently install ceramic tiles, carpet, laminates or wood floors.

The moisture remediation treatment benefits a concrete floor of any age, and is fast enough to avoid unwanted delays for planned remodels. If you have any worries about moisture remediation during your building or renovation project, please give California Custom Coatings a call or schedule a free consultation online for assistance in Davis.
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