How do I waterproof my basement without getting a sump pump. Water comes in during strong rain at one side of the wall where there is brick chimney outdoors,
There is no short, easy, or inexpensive answer here. In order to get a better handle on the situation and make appropriate suggestions, I would need to see more pictures.
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What causes large gaps between window frames and the brick of my home? It looks like someone tried to caulk it previously, but it just pulled away again.
Expansion and contraction, as mentioned previously, is a big driver of sealant failure.
The other part that was not discussed in moisture content. Brick is largely moisture open and capillary draw of ... read more