Taking is one of the most common methods of basement waterproofing
. Tanking refers to the process in which a bonding substance or membrane is applied to the outside walls of your basement. The best tanking products are polymer based. Make sure that the tanking takes place as your home is being constructed, especially if your basement is underground.
The outside drainage system is another method of external basement waterproofing. This usually means that the basement is built in such a way that the floors of the basement slope toward your home's sump pump. A thin, plastic, honeycomb membrane is applied to the walls and floors of your basement to ensure the quick removal of any moisture that makes its way into your basement.
The exterior fountain drain or "French drain" is another method of basement waterproofing. This form of basement waterproofing is usually installed on houses that are constructed in parts of the country that regularly see heavy rainfall levels and other types of moisture-based weather. The French drain is a waterproofing method that is built onto the outside wall of your foundation that catches the water in the ground and moves it around and way from your basement's walls.
Interior Basement Waterproofing Systems
Technically the waterproofing that is done on the inside of your basement isn't waterproofing at all. This method is used to keep moisture from making its way into a typically functional basement and turning that basement into a cesspool of mold and mildew. Interior basement waterproofing systems involve coating your basement floors and walls with a sealant. The sealant makes it a lot more difficult for water to make it through the floors and walls of your basement. It can also keep mildew and mold from growing inside your basement.