Springtime can be a very enjoyable season if you have no issues with the basement. Spring showers can play havoc with the humidity level and water seepage in your basement, and around the foundation of your home. Water into the basement of your home can damage the structural integrity of your foundation, your belongings, and your living space.
Leaving humidity problems and foundation problems till later, can end up costing you more than expected. If you do not know what type of basement problem you have, call Pioneer Basement Solutions for a hassle free consultation.
External versus interior waterproofing: Hire the right contractor
When you are looking to waterproof your basement, the experts at H&N Basement Worx in Hamilton want you to know there are different options to consider so that you don’t hire the wrong contractor for the job.
When a basement has leakage, there are two waterproofing solutions available to fix the problem: internal and external. If there is a drain tile or weeping tile system malfunction, you will likely need an internal waterproofing system. This involves the installation of a de-watering system to better manage water that passes under or through your foundation.
Exterior waterproofing will stop water from coming into contact with your foundation walls altogether. This is achieved by rerouting the water towards the weeping tile, which then moves the water away from the base of your foundation, keeping your basement dry.
Neglecting Your Home’s Crawl Space Could Cost You Big
When was the last time you checked out the crawl space under your house? It’s an area most homeowners avoid because no one relishes the ideas of crawling through cobwebs or encountering some creepy creatures in dark corners.
But leave the crawl space unchecked and you could find yourself facing a serious foundation issue. The crawl space is part of your home’s overall structural system and if it begins to experience problems, those issues will seep into other parts of your home. The result can be unpleasant and expensive.
How do you know if have a problem in your crawl space? Look for these signs:
- Drywall cracks in the interior
- Uneven, sagging or bouncing floors
- Foul odors in the home
- Heightened allergies or asthma symptoms
By their very nature, crawl spaces are prone to dampness. Add springtime rains and possible flooding, and it’s a recipe for a damp disaster. Many Charleston area homes also experienced some flooding or, at a minimum, heavy rainfall after both the historic flooding in October 2015 and Hurricane Matthew a year later in October 2016.
Preventing the problems of wet basement season
While most people welcome the arrival of spring, the experts at H&N Basement Worx in Hamilton know that along with springtime also comes wet basement season, which is a huge hassle for unsuspecting homeowners.
A wet basement occurs when water comes in through the foundation of your home, through cracks or foundational damage, or when something has gone wrong with your existing waterproofing system.
In the spring, weather becomes warmer and higher volumes of water can accumulate quickly due to melting snow, ground thaw and spring rainfall. If your home has cracks in the foundation or a basement that has not been properly waterproofed, the result is a wet basement.
Whatever the cause, the experts at H&N Basement Worx offers complete foundation repair services and will quickly diagnose and repair your problem with the latest, most efficient waterproofing and repair solutions.
