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The biggest damage that can happen to a concrete structure is water intrusion. It works as a slow poison for your building. Water intrusion doesn't only affect the foundation of your building; it also causes serious health risks. If your building has water leakage issues, all kinds of fungi and molds start to grow. This needs your serious attention. The presence of fungi and molds show that water has gotten deep into the foundation of your building and the growth of microscopic colonies is a sign that there is a continuous water presence is that area. The presence of fungi and molds and other water damages makes the air denser to breathe. This dense air can cause health concerns, like respiratory issues. So, if you haven't waterproofed your building, not only your building but also your health is at risk.
There are various methods of waterproofing present in the market. Waterproofing can be done by calling in a waterproofing contractor or by using different DIY techniques. You can save time and money by using DIY techniques. There's no better alternative to DIY if you have great handyman skills but it can prove to be a bigger money disaster if you don't exactly know how to go about it. That way, you're causing more damage to the building and at the same time wasting your time and money on the DIY methods that are not working for you.
Calling in a competent waterproofing expert may mean more money and probably more time but it'd also make sure that all parts of your building are leak-free. Before calling in a professional, make sure that you're building really is showing signs of water damage. These are visible by cracks in the walls or floor, puddles of staying water in a certain area, rotten wood or black spots on the wood and stains in the drywall etc. As soon as you detect one or more of these signs, start your waterproofing project. If you're good at handyman skills, run to your nearest hardware store, if not, call in somebody who know a thing or two about waterproofing.
In any case, don't get intimidated or alarmed. It is a serious problem but if caught in time and attended by an expert, it can be solved and put to rest.
