If you have a concrete patio garage or driveway sealing the concrete should be part of the initial conditioning of the surface and should be done periodically over the life of the concrete waterproofing the concrete protects it from the elements creating a barrier that repels water but allows trapped water vapors to escape.
How to waterproof concrete porch floor.
My question is about waterproofing a porch floor on a two story porch.
We get a lot of wind rain and snow here.
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The upper porch is leaking to the lower porch.
Therefore any concrete that may come into regular contact with water such as under tile or for a pool will need to be waterproofed.
If you want a waterproof porch floor you can spray the steel deck with liquid rubber epdm coatings llc.
She has a concrete patio that s over a built in garage.
Cement is actually a very porous material and can easily absorb water.
Question about waterproofing a porch floor question from wayne s.
I put 3 coats of porch and deck paint on it.
And it s got a few minor cracks and those were grouted out routed out and filled with hydraulic cement.
If cement is not waterproofed it can cause issues with the mortar used between the tiles.
Tell us about the concrete at your house.
I rebuilt a two story porch last year on a 120 year old victoria.