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    Waterproof Concrete Block from inside?

    Thank you all for your input. I agree with XR250, and don't believe there is a permanent dry solution. If I am able to seal the block on the inside of the cellar, the water will go to the outside of the cellar, which would be underneath the house. If I am able to seal the inside of the cellar...
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    Waterproof Concrete Block from inside?

    The cellar does not support the house. They are not continuously in water. My problem is similar to the one described above with underground artesian water movement in the area. Yes, the builder should have waterproofed the block but didn't. I don't think he was familiar with waterproofing...

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