The most efficient and cost effective way to keep your basement dry for the long term, is to install a full-perimeter basement waterproofing system — commonly known as a french drain system.
A wet basement is caused by hydrostatic pressure. This is created when the soil around your home gets over saturated with water. Hydrostatic pressure is created and forces the moisture through your basement walls and floors. You can see this water coming in through the cold joint in your floor (the joint is where your floor, wall, and footer all meet) and any through any cracks in your floor.
A wet basement can lead to big problems, including a jeapordized foundation and mold. If you have been seeing stains on your floors and walls, small puddles, or significant flooding, you need to address your wet basement issues as soon as possible. Call us today for a quote on a basement waterproofing system.
The most efficient and cost effective way to keep your basement dry for the long term is to install a full-perimeter french drain system in your basement.
Why does your basement get wet?
A wet basement is caused by hydrostatic pressure. This is created during heavy rain where the soil around your home gets saturated in water. This is where hydrostatic pressure is created which pushes the moisture through your basement walls and floors. You can see this water coming in through the cold joint in your floor(The cold joint is where your floor,wall, and footer all meet) and any cracks in your floor.
A wet basement can lead to multitude of problems, including a jeapordized foundation and mold. If you have been seeing stains on your floors and walls,small puddles, or significant flooding, you need to sort out your wet basement as soon as possible.
Waterproofing your basement is most definitely not a DIY job. You will need to hire a professional outfit, such as H20 Drainage Systems, to ensure the job is done right, and no damage is caused to the foundation or the house itself. One mistake can cause a costly repair, so let the pros handle this one for you.
Are your basement floors and/or walls bowing, cracking, or sinking? The constantly changing climate conditions will cause havoc on your home; especially if they are old and worn out, or poorly constructed. High clay to soil content and harsh weather patterns, easily cause cracked and bulging foundations.
Throughout the calendar year in Michigan we get frequent heavy rains and fluctuations in temperature. Some of the most important work you can do for your home is having a drainage system installed especially here in Michigan. Wet basements can lead to mold,allergies,damage to your foundation, and a decrease in value of your home.
To fix this, we will survey the foundation and basement, and work towards a proper, long-term solution to ensure your basement stays dry for years to come. It could be as simple as a French drain system either inside or outside of the home depending on the source of water. Moving rain and melting snow away from the house is the easiest by extending downspout runoffs, French drain channels, or culverts to move the water to the street or lower section of the backyard far away from the house.
