5 Crucial Tips for Effective Basement Waterproofing
Basements have many uses. They can be used as a maintenance room, like a garage, as a laundry room, as a place to keep your hot water tank, as a storage space, or as a living area. These are just some of the ways in which basements can be made useful. This explains why basements should be properly constructed and maintained. One of the ways by which you can ensure that your basement is well-maintained is waterproofing it.
Basement waterproofing ensures that the basement is protected from flowing water, water that seeps through the ground, and moisture. Below are 5 important tips that you can use for effective basement waterproofing.
- Apply sealants in all cracks and crevices
Cracks and other crevices are the most common points through which water can get into the basement. To ensure that your basement is free from water that can get in through the walls, it is important to seal off all cracks. Sealing off all cracks also helps prevent the accumulation of moisture in the basement. A certified contractor can help you seal cracks and other openings on the basement wall by injecting special sealants into the openings.
- Ensure that rain gutters and downspouts are correctly positioned
Rain gutters collect water from the roof and channel it to collection points or to the ground through downspouts. To ensure that the water that is collected from the roof does not get into the basement, gutters and downspouts should be positioned in such a way that they channel water away from the basement.
- Ensure that the area around the basement slopes away from the basement
The area around the basement should be graded in such a way that the land slopes away from the basement. This approach is meant to prevent the accumulation of water near the basement, thus avoiding any possible seepage of the water into the basement.
- Install a sump pump
A sump pump is used to pump water that collects within or near the basement and channel the water away from your home. A sump pump comes in handy in areas that experience a lot of rain or are prone to becoming waterlogged.
- Install a French drain
A French drain or a weeping tile is an important component of basement waterproofing. Installation of a French drain involves making a trench with a perforated conduit that is designed to redirect groundwater and surface water away from the basement’s foundation.
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Having started in 1990, we boast expert staff members with collective experience in the industry going strong for over 50 years. We promise our clients superior workmanship and quality in basement waterproofing and foundation repair at budget-friendly prices, capped by a fantastic client experience to ensure your ultimate satisfaction.
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