BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
If exterior waterproofing is not possible
The most effective way to waterproof a building is to apply waterproofing products where the building comes into contact with the soil, i.e. externally. However, it is not always possible to waterproof a building from the outside. In order to provide protection against moisture in such cases, PCI offers an effective interior protection system – the Barra system.
Spalled render, mould spots and efflorescence on masonry indicate that a wall is moist. Moisture in a basement may have many causes. However, it is not just the moisture itself that is a problem, but rather the nitrates and other salts dissolved in the moisture. They are distributed throughout the masonry by the moisture and form crystals which absorb further moisture and swell. As a result, the top layer of masonry and the render break away from the wall.
The best cards for any challenge:
Interior masonry refurbishment/basement waterproofing
The high-grade products in the System PCI Barra are applied to the inside of a basement wall and form a reliable barrier against water penetrating the masonry. The special creams and fluids are injected into the masonry to obtain effective protection. The repair mortars then applied to the wall prevent efflorescence and shape the surface. This way, a basement room can be transformed into a comfortable living area with only a few steps.
1. Horizontal barrier:
PCI Barra Creme: Silane injection, solvent-free waterproofing cream for horizontal barriers
2. Cement suspension (optional):
PCI Barra Inject: Filling mortar for drilled holes, cavities and cracks in masonry
3. Full/partial surface leveling:
PCI Polycret 50: Leveling mortar for application by hand and machine
4. Waterproofing/concave molding:
PCI Polyfix plus L: Quick-setting cement mortar for rapid repairs above and below ground
5. Waterproofing slurry against moisture from the back:
PCI Barraseal: Mineral waterproofing slurry for basements, drinking water and wastewater areas
6. Contact layer:
PCI Barraseal: Mineral waterproofing slurry for basements, drinking water and wastewater areas
7. Refurbishing mortar:
PCI Saniment 2 in 1: Refurbishing mortar for substrates exposed to moisture and salt, single layer
8. Waterproofing of foundation wall (exterior):
PCI Barraseal Turbo: Flexible two-component reactive waterproofing slurry for external basement walls, foundations and concrete elements
