Basement Waterproofing - Damp-Proofing Basement Walls

Some homeowners try to seal the water out themselves using any number of paints or sealants. The problem is these coatings on the interior of the basement wall are powerless to prevent vapor transmission through the porous concrete. So, the water vapor makes its way through the wall--causing the thin layer of paint to bubble or flake off--and leaks through the wall anyway.