Waterproofing the Stoop?
I am getting conflicting advice as to whether I should waterproof my brownstone stoop. The brownstone is in great condition but under the stoop does get damp (could be from humidity not absorption from up top – just not sure.) Anyone have any suggestions? Is this something I can do with Thomson water sealer for…
I am getting conflicting advice as to whether I should waterproof my brownstone stoop. The brownstone is in great condition but under the stoop does get damp (could be from humidity not absorption from up top – just not sure.) Anyone have any suggestions? Is this something I can do with Thomson water sealer for masonary?
Also one other question – any ideas for how to get mortar to patch very small brownstone cracks for example along the edge of stoop stairs? Some of my mortar is coming out but I have no idea how to color patching cement brownstone color.
Metro Waterproofing does lot of stoop job in Brooklyn. Call Hasan at 718-521-1435
Hi,
First of all in order to help you I think I need to look at the problem.
But it seems like the vent must be cloged or that vent is for something else,the door underneath the stoop must have a vent. The stoop and the stoop sidewalls must be water tite.If you have brick underneath consider repointing.And I strongly recommend get it done before the winter.
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The underside of our stoop was always damp and flaking off brick dust. We hired a handyman to build a little shed out of plastic-lined sheetrock, which he painted on the inside. One year later, it’s completely dry and looks great; it was very cheap to do but it’s anyone’s guess if it will hold up for years. It was a good (and aesthetically pleasing) stopgap, though–we keep tools and bikes under there and they stay clean and dry.
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Yes I do have a vent…still damp as hell…I have been running a dehumidifier down there which fixes the issue but logistically its tough given no eletrical outlet in understoop area…
The underside of my stoop is moldy as hell. I am intrigued by your idea of waterproofing. Some brownstones I see have vents under the stoop. Does your understoop area have a vent?
When I had this problem, I discovered it was actually rain water coming in from going around the first basement door, then down under the second door (that’s under the stoop). Some cement to block the water from getting down there solved the problem.