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Finished Basement Ideas :: Facts About Basement Waterproofing
Facts About Basement Waterproofing
It's a great feature to have a basement in your home. Basements are a great
way to store extra stuff or to remodel to make additional living space. Many
people create home offices, pantries, or play areas in their home basements.
Unfortunately, the only drawback with basements is that they sometime have
leaks. Basement leaks can happen due to a flood or hydrostatic forces.
Hydrostatic is a term used to describe the great water forces that rise and
fall around your basement floor and foundation. These great water forces and
water pressure cause water to seep through the concrete and into your
basement. Not only is water seepage bad for your basement due to the damage
it causes, but also due to the mold and fungus that can grow, turning your
basement into an environmental disaster. Here are some products that can
reduce the risk of basement leaks.
There are a variety of basement waterproofing products on the market today.
Some come in the form of water proof sealers, others include kits that help
relive hydrostatic pressure by using molding with special sealants and
hollow PVC baseboards to capture and collect water, then moving it away from
the home. Other ways to waterproof your basement come in the form of common
sense.
There are plenty of basement waterproofing sealers on the market. Many water
proofing sealers work well with concrete, cinder blocks and mortar and repel
water caused by capillary and hydrostatic forces. Basement waterproofing
sealers can be easily applied and are easy to maintain. Check with the
product for exact instructions or hire a contractor to correctly seal your
basement. While not a long term solution, water proofing sealers are
extremely helpful.
If you are looking for more than just a sealer, there are many kits that can
be bought to help reduce the amount of water that seeps in and removes the
water before it causes any damage to your basement. These basement
waterproofing kits vary in price, complexity and effectiveness.
Besides these water proofing products, you can also reduce the risk of
seepage via common sense. Make sure that the surrounding area of your
basement is well insulated from water. If you have drainage near the area of
the leak, make sure that the drain is working properly and removing all the
water away from the area. It is also a good idea to have a slope around your
home, so it is more difficult for water to seep down in the first place.
If you own a basement, look at the above tips on how you can reduce basement
leakage and seepage.
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