Seasonal storms may have exposed all the cracks in our houses. Many of our basements suffer from high moisture levels- sweating walls, moldy smell, or actual water accumulation are all symptoms of a basement in need of some attention. Whether your basement is finished in high style or a simple storage area, problems like these require prompt attention; if untreated they inevitably grow worse.
Why Is There Water In My Basement?
There are numerous reasons for moisture in the basement:
– Permeable foundation walls are the root of most of these issues, whether the foundation is poured concrete or cinderblock.
– As winter fades into spring, the melting snow seeps into the ground, raising the water table. Foundation walls are tested by the rising waters around them, and all to often are found wanting.
– The grounds around your house can be a culprit as well. If they are not adequately pitched, or if drains are not property constructed, then water can flow towards your house instead of away from it.
How To Keep The Basement Dry
There are a variety of methods for keeping unwanted moisture out of your basement. Each home is different, and depending on circumstances including age, construction style, and grading, the solutions may be different. Some of the possible steps to take include:
– sump pump installation, to deal with rising ground water levels
– foundation patching
– foundation waterproofing, either outer or inner
– French drains
HomeSquare Can Help
It’s always the right time to address moisture issues or a flooded basement, before more damaging weather compounds the problem. Some issues can be dealt with quickly, such as sump pump maintenance or foundation patching. Others require a broader approach, which might combine several steps. The first step, in any case, is to contact us to assess the issue. We can identify the source of the moisture and propose a plan of attack.
