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Is water seeping into your cellar through the floor? Then quick action is necessary. In old cellars, it can often happen that the cellar floor is no longer waterproof. A renovation is then in order. Below, we’ll tell you how it can happen that a cellar floor is no longer waterproof and how you can solve that moisture problem. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is the Danger of a Cellar Floor that is not Waterproof?<\/h2>\n

The cellar is completely underground and therefore extra sensitive to moisture problems. After heavy rainfall, the soil around the cellar is extra moist. Over the years, the bricks become more porous and absorb water more easily. The waterproofing, which should prevent moisture, also slowly deteriorates. This allows moisture to penetrate into the cellar. <\/p>\n

This can happen through the cellar walls, but also through the cellar floor. Normally, a cellar floor is made of concrete, a particularly water-repellent material. But even the cellar floor can give way. For example, cracks or fissures can develop in the cellar floor. This is possible purely due to age, but also when you live next to a busy street or when the concrete was not placed correctly. Rainwater can penetrate through these cracks. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Another common problem with cellar floors are gravel nests. When the concrete is not mixed well, gravel can clump together. These spots are not as strong as the rest of the concrete. It’s the Achilles’ heel of your cellar and particularly susceptible to rising damp.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_overlay=”default” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How Do You Waterproof a Cellar Floor?<\/h2>\n

Protecting your cellar floor against moisture can be done in various ways. How we make the cellar floor dry again depends on the cause of the water in the cellar. <\/p>\n