Do-it-yourself Waterproofing Tips
So what’s next after a heavy rain and your basement is flooded with water? The good news is surface water, wall seepage or back-flow from sewer lines typically causes little to no structural damage to your basement or foundation. The water inside the basement braces...
Do-it-yourself Waterproofing Tips
Mold and mildew can be a very costly basement problem. Here are simple preventative tips for homeowners to take to keep mold and mildew growth out of their basement. How to prevent: Concrete basement walls are very susceptible to mold and mildew because they are...
Do-it-yourself Waterproofing Tips
1. Begin with ventilating the basement by opening up windows and doors to create air movement. Placing a dehumidifier and fans in your basement will help reduce the moisture levels in the air. If ventilation does not remove odors… 2. Mop concrete floor and walls...
Do-it-yourself Waterproofing Tips
What is hydrostatic pressure? Hydrostatic pressure is what builds up around your basement’s foundation and pushes water seepage into your home’s foundation. As water builds up in the pocket of porous soil around the exterior basement walls gravity pulls...
Do-it-yourself Waterproofing Tips
There are several different signs of a wet basement. Checking your basement regularly for these signs will help you identify a leaky basement and address the problem before it becomes a major headache and a very expensive situation to remedy. 1. Water Stains Water...
Do-it-yourself Waterproofing Tips
1. Not managing roof water run off The most commonly overlooked solution to a wet basement is actually found outside the home. Properly managing exterior water is always the first step when fixing a leaky basement. Having gutters installed with downspouts that take...
