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Tips For Waterproofing Your Basement

Fri 11 May 2007 - 07:13

Tips For Waterproofing Your Basement
By Dave Faulkner

It is very important to waterproof your basement so that you won't end up with water damage that can be time consuming and expensive to remove. This is very important if you plan to use your basement for living space. Take your time to careful look over every inch of the basement for signs of water damage. Don't do any work in the basement until you have found the source of the water and taken care of it. If you let the water continue to seep in you will end up with mold and a musty smell to deal with.

Rainwater is a common source of water damage to basements because it finds ways to seep in around the building. It is more common if your lawn or garden area slope in towards your home. You may need to do some work to your landscaping to make the slope go away from your house. Take a look at your gutters and spouts because they can get clogged leaving rainwater no where to go except to pool around your house and seep into the basement area. Make sure you routinely clean out your gutters and spouts.

Sometimes ground water can seep in the basement as well if you have a water leak. If this is the case then you may need to install a pump pit and a pump so the water can be redirected. A drain tile can be placed either inside or outside the home. This is very common with older homes. You need to try to minimize the amount of condensation that forms on the water pipes. The best way to do this is to insulate them. Trim back any shrubs or plants that grow along your house because they may trap moisture behind them because the sunlight can't get behind them.

You can also find more information at Basement Flooring and Basement Mold. Basementremodelinghelp.com is a comprehensive resource to get help in home basement improvement.

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