Water leaking through concrete

[Johnnytheboy]

I was suffering from water ingress under the door of my new garage, so I made a sort of speed hump across the floor just behind the door. Here's a pic during the construction phase.



Trouble is, water is still getting through at one end; as far as I can tell it's soaking through the concrete.

What would the easiest solution be? I was thinking a good coat of diluted PVA might do the trick.

[andy43]

Get everything bone-dry then run clear silicone along the bottom outside edge. It could be coming under the walls too.

[TooLateForAName]

Is it below external ground level at the far end?

Does water pool in the area?

[Spudler]

Personally i think you'll do better with something like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Weather-Stop-Garage-Door-Flo...

Rubber and silicone will cure your problems. Im affraid your mortar will never seal 100%, and it will crack in time.

[Busamav]

if that is a concrete section garage then it will mopst likely be coming in under one or more of the panels , and just falling to the lowest level.

Out of interest , how did you manage to achieve that level of finish on the new water barrier ?

[Johnnytheboy]

Just a trowel and some patience!

I'm fairly sure it's not coming through a panel, just because of the way the water is distributed.

Will give the silicon thing a try first.