Why You Shouldn’t Waterproof Your Basement Without Professionals
We all have someone in our family or someone we know who is a DIY type of person. When it comes to waterproofing your basement, the advantages are quite clear but the negative side effects and cons of waterproofing your basement without a professional contractor can be critical.
Why Waterproofing Your Basement Without Professionals Is A Bad Idea?
Being Fast, Efficient, and safe:
Waterproofing your basement is a very labour intensive job that involves many steps in the process. Commonly most homeowners who take on the job themselves usually start by digging the hole without completing the job. Once the hole is left open it takes in moisture and might even cave in. If you aren’t prepared with the materials for a waterproofing job or the time to complete the job quickly and as safe as possible it’s best not to start.
The Wrong Materials:
A Huge part of the waterproofing process is the waterproofing materials used. Using the wrong materials can defeat the purpose of the waterproofing job. We at ACCL Waterproofing only use top of the line waterproofing materials.
Exterior Waterproofing:
Exterior waterproofing isn’t just about digging it’s a bigger process that requires excavation around the area of foundation where the water is coming in. Waterproofing must be done carefully and quickly by a professional company as it may also require a permit also known as a locate.
Locates need to be called in before any digging or excavation can begin. The locate helps find pipes, and utility lines to ensure safe digging. It is very common for a DIY homeowner to not call for a locate leading to serious consequences or fines if one were to hit a gas or water line during the excavation.
Dangers of excavation without a professional:
Exterior waterproofing usually requires a trench to be dug 7-8 ft deep. This can be very dangerous and without the proper shoring, the hole could cave in and cause serious injury or even death. This is why it’s so important to hire a professional waterproofing contractor in order to prevent any damage to you or your property.
Rely On Our Wet Basement Waterproofing Experts
If you’ve noticed foundation cracks, spots, water, mould, and mildew, don’t ignore the signs or it could lead to more damage and possible health effects.
The basement waterproofing specialists at ACCL Waterproofing know how to repair your basement and foundation walls and keep moisture out of your basement. We would be pleased to develop a guaranteed solution to keep your basement dry.
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