Exterior Moisture Problems sealers stone

What can I use to harden and seal my sandstone exterior patio?

ANSWER - I assume you have a class 1 sandstone which is the most absorbing and has the lower physical properties within the quartz geological classification. This stone is suitable for many applications, including back yard…

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failures Grout Moisture Problems

Why is Water Suddenly Seeping Through My Tile Grout Joints?

ANSWER - Water coming up through your tile grout joints is an indication that you have a high water table on your property or that water is being directed towards your house, and you don't…

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failures Grout Moisture Problems

Why do I have Wet Grout in My Basement?

ANSWER - The wet grout is likely caused by moisture migrating from beneath, or from the sides of, the concrete slab of your basement.  The rain would cause the surrounding soil to become wet and…

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failures Moisture Problems

Are My Drain Weep Holes Plugged?

ANSWER - Having wet grout around the drain does suggest that the weep holes at the waterproof membrane level might be plugged.  Water below the tile that can't readily drain through the weep holes, into…

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cracks failures Moisture Problems stone

Can a Flood Incident Cause My Travertine Tiles to Crack?

ANSWER - Travertine is normally resistant to water.  Although it can develop staining from being subjected to floods, but it can normally be cleaned.  Cementitious backer boards are resistant to water too. Although the travertine…

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failures Moisture Problems

Tile over Gypsum Green Board is Leaking

ANSWER - It sounds like you are saying that your tiled shower that has leaked, which has resulted in collateral water damage, was installed with a gypsum green board and that it does not have…

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failures Grout Moisture Problems

Why is Water Coming Through Ceramic Tile Grout Joints?

ANSWER - I assume that the tile is installed on a concrete slab that is the bottom floor either on ground level or below ground level.  If water is coming up through the grout joints…

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failures Moisture Problems Stains stone Wet Areas

Why does Limestone Tile in Shower have White Stains I can't remove?

ANSWER - Sorry you having a problem with your limestone.  Limestone normally does well in shower areas. I have seen this type of staining before.  There are a number of variables and factors that can…

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Why does condensation collect on the surface of ceramic tile along interior wall?

Answer - If I understand you correctly, the ceramic floor tile in the interior of your home that sits adjacent to your baseboard at an exterior wall has moisture condensation on the tile along the baseboard.…

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cleaning Moisture Problems Stains

Why does my glazed tile have Dark Spots when it gets wet?

ANSWER - Based on what you said, it sounds like the glaze surface has some porosity.  I have seen some imported glazed tiles absorb and leave wet spots that will later dry out.  I would…

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