Basement Water Damage - Causes and Prevention
Water damage in your basement? It’s problem that needs to be taken care of right away. If not, it will continue to get worse and can become costly – and unhealthy – very quickly.
There is moisture in the soil that surrounds your basement. If there is a lot of water in the soil, either from groundwater, heavy rains or thaws, it will find it’s way into your basement through cracks in your basement and foundation walls.
Condensation can also be a source of moisture in your basement. When the warm moist air inside your home meets the cold basement walls, condensation forms. Enough condensation can be just as bad as a leaky basement.
No matter how it gets there, once water gets inside, it can damage your basement and its contents in number of ways:
• Damage to finished basements – water can stain and weaken wood studs, paneling and flooring
• Mold and Mildew – spores are present in the air, but remain mostly harmless until they find a nice damp spot in your basement where they can cultivate and grow. Mold and mildew can aggravate allergies, cause breathing problems and generally create an unhealthy environment in your home – not to mention the unpleasant, musty odour.
• Basement and foundation wall damage – as water enters through small cracks, it can make the cracks larger and damage the walls. Unsightly mineral deposits are left on walls and floors as water evaporates.
• Your belongings – anything you have in a leaky basement can suffer water damage and be ruined. Unsightly stains, mold and odours can affect clothing, furniture, sports equipment and stored items.
• Dirt and insects – water that leaks into your basement brings with it anything that was outside the wall – including soil and insects, which can have their own devastating effects on your home.
What can you do to prevent water damaging your basement and belongings? A good start is to talk to the basement waterproofing professionals at Clarke Basement Systems. They have the knowledge, experience and tools to find the source of dampness in your basement, fix it properly and make sure you don’t suffer any more damage.
When you choose Clarke Basement Systems you have the peace of mind of knowing you have chosen a trusted name in basement waterproofing:
• Certified waterproofing experts
• A member of the Basement Systems Inc. worldwide network of authorized dealers
• Our work is backed by the transferable National Basement Systems Warranty
Clarke’s waterproofing professionals service Southern Ontario and the GTA, including: Toronto, North York, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Thornhill, Markham, Vaughan, and Concord.
Contact Clarke Basement Systems today and set up a free site inspection and estimate to prevent costly basement damage!
