Query: "waterproofing a cellar"

Reddit Comments Summary

• Hydraulic Cement

  • Use 1/4 & 3/4 inch PVC sheets from Home Depot.
  • Consider a French drain if water is coming in through cracks.
  • Use Hydraulic Cement between the soil and masonry.
  • Planiseal could be effective but needs multiple coats.

• Waterproofing Membranes

  • Dig out dirt and apply a membrane on the outside.
  • Crommelin products and Mapei T40 recommended.
  • Seek solutions from the source side, ideally exterior.
  • Drainage fix suggested alongside waterproofing solution.
  • Apply cloth tape saturated in polyurethane paint for joints and edges.

• General Recommendations

  • Positive waterproofing agent needed from the source side.
  • Two coats of recommended waterproofing agent suggested.
  • Contact Mapei for expert advice and contractor recommendations.

Reddit User Comments

• Questions about character portrayal in a story shared with Lestat regarding characters and their relationships.
• Suggestion to rework the dark start of a character in Skyrim by involving the character Arondil for a more impactful and grim aspect.

Based on the comments, solutions like Hydraulic Cement, Waterproofing Membranes, addressing external drainage issues, and seeking professional advice are recommended for waterproofing a cellar effectively. The discussion also involved character portrayals in a shared story, with suggestions for a darker storyline involving the character Arondil in Skyrim for added impact.