Waterproofing Basements

Amazingly 60% of homes have a leak in their foundation and need waterproofing. Wet or leaking basements are one of the most tasteless complaints of homeowners. Most homes produce basement leaks within 10 to 15 years.

If you have a damp basement, musty odours or minor leaks you should have a professional do your foundation repair, before it gets worse and much more costly.

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A professional will find where the leaks are, decree your options and find any other weak spots that can be tended to before they come to be a problem.

Even if you don't have a leaky basement there are things you should do to prevent future leaks.

Rainwater is a major cause of leaks; here are some things you can do to help safe your foundation from the erosion caused by rainwater.

Check your rain gutters each spring for damage from heavy snow and mend any damage right away. Clean your rain gutters each fall of leaves and debris. Downspouts should take roof water run-off a minimum of 4 feet away from the foundation, but 10 feet is best. Add extensions to your downspouts if needed and setup splash blocks. To keep rainwater from pooling colse to your foundation the soil should slope away from it at a rate of 1 inch per foot. Over the years the ground settles and often a truckload of soil is needed to re-grade. Sometimes window wells don't drain very well, you can setup window well covers or setup drain pipes to keep the draining water away from the foundation. Waterproofing Basement

Waterproofing Basements

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