If you have a basement, you know how important it is to keep it clean. Water that gets in can cause many problems in your home such as mold growth as well as mildew and broken wood.
Another of the most basic ways to protect your basement from water is to repair downspouts and gutters. Gutters that do not have proper designs or are too long can cause water to flow directly into the basement foundation.
Waterproofing your basement is a great method to prevent flooding. A wet basement could lead to dampness and mold as well as structural issues like rotten wooden window wells.
A lot of times, water seeps in through cracks in the floors and walls of the foundation. This is due to the hydrostatic pressure that water exerts against the foundation as it builds up over it.
The pressure can be alleviated by regrading the soil from the basement, installing gutters and downspouts as well as installing a sump pump or re-leveling the ground in a way that is suitable for slope.
In the majority of cases, basement waterproofing will only be required if the basement leak is extremely severe or there are significant issues that affect the exterior of your property, for example, poor soil and drainage systems. Interior basement waterproofing methods such as coatings and sealants are typically less costly than exterior solutions.
Crawl spaces are often ignored when it comes to waterproofing basements, however, they need to be treated similarly. These spaces need to be waterproofed to prevent water from damaging your foundation, as well as to keep mold and pests from your home.
The high humidity can be a problem that crawlspaces face and can cause mildew and mold growth, pest infestations wood rot, as well as other problems. It also can cause health issues for the residents in your house.
The best method to waterproof the crawl space is to put up a vapor barrier. This is an engineered, heavy-duty polyethylene sheet, designed to divert water, rather than absorb it.
In addition to keeping out moisture, the vapor barrier also gives superior insulation properties. This helps lower energy costs and prevents any future growth of mold. It will also protect your ductwork and air handler from the damage that is caused by excessive humidity. Plus, it will help keep rust from developing in the ductwork and pipes, which could lead to their failure in time.
The interior waterproofing system can be used to redirect the water that seeps into your basement away from your home. They usually include a series of pipes and drains that capture seepage and hold any excess groundwater that is leaking under the foundation. This water is then pumped to an underground sub-pit.
Author: Sean Worthington
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