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Does Waterproofing the Foundations During Construction Prevent Water Leaks Later?
Foundation waterproofing mainly protects against moisture from the surrounding soil, not against a leak in the internal water network itself, but it reduces the effect of any external moisture on the foundations' integrity over time. For comprehensive protection, a building needs good foundation waterproofing in addition to a proper, separate test of the internal water network, since each addresses a completely different moisture source.