Hi All,
I have 1951 Cape Code with a cement slab porch that rests on a cinder block foundation (i.e., the basement extends under the porch). An outer corner of the porch slab, next to the downspout, is cracked and allowing water into the foundation. The seam where the slab meets the house will allow water into the basement in a driving rain. House is in southern Michigan.
I would like to waterproof these areas ASAP. Any recommendations on how to proceed? Here's what I got:
1) Remove planks from wooden porch for access. Keep the frame of the porch intact. See image porch_overview.jpg.
2) Build out wet corner (see image porch_leaking_corner.jpg). What cement product should I use?
3) Seal slab seam that adjoins house. If the pitch of the slab is wrong, how to correct? What product should I use to seal this seam?
4) Is there additional water proofing I should do to the slab while I have access? I plan to paint the porch, foundation and to powerwash the house once I've got the water issue taken care of.
Thanks!
I have 1951 Cape Code with a cement slab porch that rests on a cinder block foundation (i.e., the basement extends under the porch). An outer corner of the porch slab, next to the downspout, is cracked and allowing water into the foundation. The seam where the slab meets the house will allow water into the basement in a driving rain. House is in southern Michigan.
I would like to waterproof these areas ASAP. Any recommendations on how to proceed? Here's what I got:
1) Remove planks from wooden porch for access. Keep the frame of the porch intact. See image porch_overview.jpg.
2) Build out wet corner (see image porch_leaking_corner.jpg). What cement product should I use?
3) Seal slab seam that adjoins house. If the pitch of the slab is wrong, how to correct? What product should I use to seal this seam?
4) Is there additional water proofing I should do to the slab while I have access? I plan to paint the porch, foundation and to powerwash the house once I've got the water issue taken care of.
Thanks!