Decatur, AL – How Waterproof Sealants Prevent Structural Damage to Your Home

Waterproof sealants are unsung heroes in the home improvement world. This strong substance possesses superpowers that protect our homes from high water and prevent structural damage. How do waterproof sealants put on their capes and become superheroes delivering extraordinary benefits to homeowners?

How Sealants Work

Designed to create an impenetrable barrier against water, waterproof sealant adheres to concrete, wood, metal, and various other sources. Correctly applied to cracks, joints, pores, holes, and other structures, water cannot enter the home, preventing issues like structure damage, wood rot, pests, and mold growth.

Water leaks often go undetected because they occur beneath the surface, behind the walls, and in other non-conspicuous areas. Waterproofing gives homeowners the advantage in the situation, protecting them against water damage that hasn’t been detected by the eye.

Waterproof sealants expand with temperature changes, ensuring it remains intact even during weather and season changes. Once installed, sealants deliver five to ten years of continuous protection against leaks and water damage to your Decatur home.

Prevent Structural Damage to Your Home

You always come out on top when a superhero is on your side. Waterproof sealants protect homes against structural damage of all types and expand the lifetime of various surfaces. Applying them to vulnerable areas of the home, like the basement and bathroom, gives added peace of mind against problems that may have otherwise gone undetected and damaged the home. It’s certainly the superhero in every homeowner’s story.

Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer.

If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.