Waterproofing / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...waterproofing solution While the foam shell of ICFs is highly water resistant, it is not waterproof. A critical part of any ICF foundation build is a high-quality waterproofing membrane applied to the exterior. This is the same practice as with traditional poured concrete, but the smooth, continuous surface of an ICF w...

...waterproofing windows, doors and glazing the material itself is intrinsically water repellant which is great if carefully and well applied to direct water away from possible ingess points into a building structure. Which caulk or sealant lasts the longest? In general, silicone sealants (acetic acid-cure) are solvent-fr...