Basement Waterproofing Methods For Your Home

It has been estimated that over 85% of homeowners will have water issues in their basements at some point. It is also estimated that over 44% of newly constructed homes will have basement water problems within the first 3 years!

That is staggering to know, expecially since wet basements can cause a multitude of problems to your home, as well as to your family health. Luckily, there are many solutions when it comes to waterproofing your basement and home today!

The first step before waterproofing your basement is finding how and where the water is getting in. Is it coming in through a window well? Seeping through a wall? Maybe it is leaking through cracks in your home’s foundation. Once that issue has been determined, the next plan of action is what waterproofing method is right for you and your home.

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What About A Sump Pump?

For those of you that may have quite a bit of water getting into your homes basement, a sump pump and drainage system might be the way to go.  You can now purchase a pump that has a backup pump built into it, so in the event the first pump fails or cannot handle all the water, the second one backs it up.

You can also buy a battery backup so if your power goes out, the battery switches on automatically and starts the sump pump.

If water is seeping through your foundation walls, there are protective coatings that can be sprayed or "painted" on your walls to waterproof them.  If you are looking to brighten up and enhance your basements appearance, you can also have waterproofed paneling installed.

Crack injections can be used to patch and seal cracks and crevices in your floors and walls.  Depending on the size of the cracks, this can be an inexpensive way to treat the problem areas.

With whatever method you may choose, it is a good idea to fix your wet basement water problem as soon as it is noticed, or even before it becomes an issue!  In doing so, it will save you thousands of dollars down the road, and create a healthy living enviroment for your family.

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