Stoop Hell
I think my handyman made a big error. We have the mysterious leaky stoop problem, which has made the interior closet under the stoop all smelly. The handyman came by and put ThoroSeal around the stoop and covered it with patio water-based paint. Today the stoop has condensation all around it; there is still moisture…
I think my handyman made a big error. We have the mysterious leaky stoop problem, which has made the interior closet under the stoop all smelly. The handyman came by and put ThoroSeal around the stoop and covered it with patio water-based paint. Today the stoop has condensation all around it; there is still moisture in the underneath closet. Is the Thoroseal a major screw up? Does it allow the stoop to breathe? And can it be fixed now by any way that doesn’t involve stoop demolition? Thx.
According to Thoroseal Product Data:
“Variations between inside and outside temperatures may result in condensation on below-grade walls treated with Thoroseal®. This can be alleviated by assuring that adequate ventilation exists.”
http://www.masonpro.com/productdatasheets/thoroseal.pdf