Frequently Asked
Questions about DMX FlexSheet™
How does water get into my basement?
Most basements have cracks of some kind that occur
during the curing process. This is very common at window
openings, beam pockets, and sometimes at corners or
elevation changes.
When the soil around the foundation gets wet, it creates
a constant hydrostatic pressure against the wall that
will push water into the basement, even through the
tiniest crack. DMX FlexSheet™ isolates these cracks from
the surrounding wet soil, to prevent this from
happening.
How does DMX FlexSheet™ work?
DMX FlexSheet™ creates an air gap between wet soil and
your basement wall, allowing the concrete to breathe and
disperse moisture. Wet soil never touches the wall next
to your living space.
Why
does DMX FlexSheet™ have dimples?
The dimples in DMX FlexSheet™ create an air gap that
eliminates the hydrostatic load (pressure) that forces
water into the foundation.
Can water get behind DMX FlexSheet™?
In most cases - NO. However, even if the sheet was
damaged and water got behind it, the air gap would
prevent water from getting into the home. Because there
is no direct soil pressure on the wall, water just drips
down to the footing and away through the drainage
system.
DMX FlexTrim is available for sealing cut edges in the
membrane where the flat panel has had to be trimmed off,
such as around windows or on a slope.
For full details, download the
DMX FlexSheet Installation Manual.
What types of foundation can I use
DMX FlexSheet™ on?
Every type you can think of—poured concrete, Insulated
Concrete Forms (ICF), block wall, and wood.
Can I use DMX FlexSheet™ for
repairs and renovations?
Absolutely! DMX FlexSheet™ will protect everything from
a modest crack in a residential foundation, to the stone
foundations of century-old churches and homes.
We have heavy clay soil. Can we use
DMX FlexSheet™?
Yes! We suggest installing an extra row of DMX FlexPlugs
to help stand up to the pressure heavy clay can exert on
the wall.
Is DMX FlexSheet™ just for walls?
Not at all! You can use DMX FlexSheet™ for subfloors,
exterior wall protection, interior wall repairs,
built-up flower beds, retaining wall protection, around
culverts, and many other commercial or industrial
applications. Keep watching as we come up with even
more! |