This old garage has been built into a hillside, with all of its walls fully underground. A patio has been constructed above it. The walls have been constructed from concrete blocks, and the thick concrete floor has remained unaffected by moisture.
Over time, water began seeping through the mortar joints. While there were no significant leaks, the elevated humidity inside the garage started to impact some of the stored items.
The owners decided to address the dampness problem by replastering the garage walls and ceiling with the Roman lime waterproofing system. The renovation schedule included:
Here is the condition of the cellar before and after the renovation. The Roman waterproofing coat applied onto all walls and ceiling keeps the water out while allowing the fabric to breathe.
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These solutions were implemented during the project:
Here are the products used during this project to resolve the problem:
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This old garage has been built into a hillside, with all of its walls fully underground. Over time, water began seeping through the mortar joints. The owners decided to address the dampness problem by replastering the garage walls and ceiling with the Roman lime waterproofing system.
