PolySteel Forms create the ideal super-insulated and moisture resistant wall so important in a basement structure. PolySteel Forms minimize mildew and the damp smells of normal basements.
The drawing above provides a step-by-step, keyed illustration of the damp proofing procedures to follow for basement walls (refer to number in sketch):
1 -- Install proper drainage system around the basement as required by local codes. (Our Form-A-Drain® system replaces conventional drain installation.)
2 -- Clean the surfaces where the base of the wall meets the footing, apply a 1/2" bead of sealant along this joint and blend it into the footing below and the wall above to provide a water-tight seal.
3 -- Apply sealant to all vertical and horizontal joints between forms using a putty knife to provide a water-tight seal at every joint.
4 -- Apply a thin layer of sealant with a towel to obtain a water-tight membrane over the entire below-grade surface.
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-- Backfill the basement wall with soil that is free of construction
debris and large rocks. We recommend that you protect the basement sealant
from damage that can occur during backfilling by covering the entire surface
with our Poly-Guard drainage mat. Backfill after the concrete has
cured seven days, the basement floor is poured and the first floor is in
place. Backfill should be properly compacted and graded so that water does
not collect around the basement walls.
Our New Polsteel PANELDECK® System for Basement Caps
PANELDECK® is an insulating forming system for cast-in-place concrete floors, roofs and decks. It's the logical choice to top off the concrete walls for any residential or commercial building project and we recommend it for basement caps.Concrete is placed in a single monolithic pour, using a roller screed to finish the concrete roof.
Proper drainage is critical in basement construction. We use and recommend Form-A-Drain®.
