Why you should waterproof your basement
Why you should waterproof your basement
The main question every home owner or investor has is “should I waterproof my basement?” and “why I should waterproof?”. We’re here to help, in this article we will explain the main reasons of why it’s a good idea to get your basement waterproofed.
By waterproofing your basement you are protecting your foundation from cracks and bowing basement walls.
Foundation damage is a serious matter and a hassle to fix. When you have any sort of flooding or leakage in your basement the results could end in the critical matter of foundation damage. Once foundation damage occurs it then leads into foundation cracks.
The main serious issue with foundation cracks is the moisture that seeps through the cracks. Creating mold, mildew, and bacteria. Developed over time this can cause serious illness and even diseases. Every basements moisture level differs and the more severe the moisture levels gets it will destroy the structure as well as cause oxidation of metal objects in the home.
The cracks and foundation damage degrade the building materials and may allow bugs and other insects to seek through these cracks and infest your home.
To avoid this scenario, you need to keep your basement dry. With ACCL Waterproofing we can help you prevent and prepare for these incidents by reducing the amount of water that seeps into a home by diverting the water elsewhere while adding a waterproof barrier.
To sum it up the five main reasons of why you should waterproof your home are:
- Reduce the risk of flooding
- Reduce the risk of foundation damage and cracks
- Keep your basement dry
- Reduce moisture
- Protect your home from structure damage
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