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#1844 - 05/16/07 08:34 AM Sealing where house meets basement
Anonymous Anonymous Unregistered	I have a little gap between where my townhouse (wooden framework) meets the basement (poured concrete wall). Even though I can't see daylight through it, bits of the ground eventually and slowly funnel their way in. I would like to be able to dig down just a little bit outside and seal it. My question is...what would be a good sealer for where the wood meets the concrete? I could caulk it but what type of caulk would be best to use? Is there some type of plastic or paper that should cover over it as well? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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#1865 - 05/19/07 09:03 PM Re: (NA) Sealing where house meets basement [Re: Anonymous]
provip provip Super Do It Yourselfer Registered: 03/03/01 Posts: 1153 Loc: Victoria, BC, Canada	this is quite common and is a simple cure. run a continuous bead of caulk along the plate, make sure the floor is clean. try an acrylic type caulk, acrylic will bond well to both wood and concrete and should be compatible with most carpets, underlays and tile. _________________________ Bart Blainey, B.E.R. Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter Building Envelope Specialist Master Renovator provip@prodeck.org http://www.prodeck.org Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .
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#1918 - 05/28/07 03:09 PM Re: (NA) Sealing where house meets basement [Re: provip]
Anonymous Anonymous Unregistered	Great! Thank you for always providing such wonderful help and insight!
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#2038 - 06/21/07 10:04 PM Re: (NA) Sealing where house meets basement [Re: Anonymous]
provip provip Super Do It Yourselfer Registered: 03/03/01 Posts: 1153 Loc: Victoria, BC, Canada	Glad we can help! _________________________ Bart Blainey, B.E.R. Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter Building Envelope Specialist Master Renovator provip@prodeck.org http://www.prodeck.org Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .
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