Basement Waterproofing Tips

Today, homes are built with professional basement waterproofing. But if you own a home that is over 30 years old, it’s important to know how to prevent a wet basement. If your home is not fully protected from water leakage, you can be in for some major problems including musty mold, mildew, rust, unpleasant odors, damage to personal materials and furniture, as well as a decrease in the value of your home. Over time, the problems will get more serious and more costly to repair. So take action today and have your basement evaluated. Get a free estimate to protect your home from water damage.

In the mean time, you can use the following tips to help you waterproof your home and keep your basement dry:

a) One of the best ways to stop water entering your home is to install covers over all basement windows, window wells, and stairwells. You can find covers at your main hardware store, or a basement waterproofing professional will have the right covers and the expertise to install them properly.

b) Check your walkways, patio, driveway, yard, and garden for large puddles during or after rains. Try to create a flow or channel of water sloping away from your house and fill in any low-lying spots where puddles form. Fill any basement wall cracks or joints with caulk. A waterproofing professional can also do the work for you.

c) Inspect your roofs, gutters, and downspouts. The best time to do this is while it is raining heavily. Check that water from the roof is flowing into the gutters and downspouts and water on the ground is flowing away from your home. Look for standing water around your home. If water is pours over the edges of your gutters, you may need to install a drip edge to stop the overflow and keep it from seeping into your home. Hire a professional company to have your gutters fixed properly.

d) One of the most effective ways to waterproof a basement is to seal the entire outside wall of your home. This is a major job and should be done by professionals. It is a valuable investment in your home and it will prevent any wet basement issues.