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Waterproofing “Paints”

PaulBinCT | Posted in Construction Techniques on

A friend asked me whther I’d ever tried any of the “waterproofing” paints, like Ugolok, or Thoroseal.  He has some slight leaking through an old fieldstone foundation during heavy rain. I have no firsthand experience with any of these… anyone out there have? (I went through the usual Q&A about gutters, suggesting perimeter drains etc but he wants to try this route.)

PaulB

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  1. WayneL5 | | #1

    A few years ago Consumer Reports tested waterproofing paints and the Drylok stood out as better than all the other paints tested.  They recommended the latex version because it is easier to work with.

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      PaulBinCT | | #2

      Thanks guy! I'll pass that on...

      PaulB

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