Coatsal homes are expensive. Square footage is at a premium. Many new coastal homes are on small lots and new homes have size restrictions so usable space is valuable.
Sub grade space and basements become a valuable area for additional bedrooms, game rooms and home entertainment systems.
Moisture is always an issue. Moisture can seep through the concrete floors and foundation walls. As we all know moisture makes it cold, damp and unpleasant. Mold is created resulting in poor and unhealthy air quality.
A highly effective solution to cure moisture is application of specialty epoxy waterproofers. As long as the floors and walls are clean and dry the epoxy can be rolled on. The epoxy is a two part system. Part A is mixed with part B and rolled on with 1/4 to 3/8 inch nap roller. It will stop tons of water pressure pushing through floors and foundation walls.
Most floor coatings are at risk of delamination when moisture pressure exceeds 3 lbs of pressure per 1000 square feet. The appropriate epoxy waterproofer will prevent moisture from wicking through the concrete in excess of 25 lbs per 1000 square feet and I've heard reports of up to 40 lbs.
Pricing for a high quality epoxy waterproofer runs approximately $.75 to $1.00 per square foot depending upon the courseness of the concrete. An inexpensive investment relative to the return in value.
Once the moisture is under control the best flooring solution is a concrete skim coat with an area rug. The area rugs will add warmth to the floor and can be sent out for cleaning or replaced. They're not a big expense.
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