Basement Waterproofing Needs To Be Pro-active
The need for basement waterproofing is often not realized until the moisture has accumulated and the damage has been done. Leaving basement waterproofing until then can cost you thousands of dollars in cleanup. There is great risk for loss of possessions.
Neither can the health risks associated with the growth of mold and mildew be ignored.
Benefits Of Basement Waterproofing
- Basement moisture attracts bugs. Spiders, caterpillars, millipedes, centipedes, cockroaches, and other unwanted pests thrive on moisture and high levels of humidity in an unsealed basement. They will reproduce quickly in the moist enviroment. Bugs often breed disease.
- A dry basement will keep the pests and critters out.
- Mold and mildew also thrive in a moist environment. If your basement has a "musty odor", it is likely you have a moisture and mold problem. Family members may have allergic reactions to the mold, and could get very sick. Dry basements keep your home healthy and odor free.
- Over time, water can deteriorate your home's concrete foundation. Sealing any visible cracks from the inside using SKV Construction's expertise in foundation crack repair will eliminate problems. Better yet, sealing the foundation from the outside will eliminate potential foundation structural damage. The image below illustrates a home where the foundation needed to be completely replaced after years of water erosion and tree root damage. Replacement could have been avoided with proper maintenance.
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