Home improvements do not have to be limited to what you can see. Improvements to items like electrical wiring and plumbing can bring significant comfort to everyone within your home without needing to be visible. Waterproofing your foundation is yet another unseen improvement that could make your home more usable and comfortable, but it is one that few people really consider due to the hidden nature of foundations and basements.
Flooding is a very real risk to everyone living in Raleigh, North Carolina. It only takes one decent storm to have an indoor swimming pool within your own home. Waterproofing reduces the risk of flooding by reshaping the way water interacts with your home. French drains can redirect water in safe ways. Waterproofing your foundation will keep more water away from your home, which in turn reduces the likelihood that water will enter your home. While not every home in Raleigh has a basement, the ones that do will appreciate having a dry one.
Foundation waterproofing enables this by reducing the amount of water that seeps into a home. It can divert it while adding a waterproof barrier. Though they cannot stop flooding in the long term, sealing closes up cracks on walls, floors and ceiling so no water gets inside. The most effective solution to flooding is to install basement sump pumps. When submersed, the sump pump will drain out large quantities of water, quickly eliminating the threats posed by floods, including water damage.
Concrete breakout is a common technique in full interior basement waterproofing. Summers can be hot and humid in Virginia, something that can make the indoors unbearable. It will bring down the moisture levels in your basement to about 50 percent. No matter how beautiful the outdoors look, danger always lurks around the perimeter wall, especially the soil surrounding the basement.
Telltale signs that you have moisture issues emanating from the outside include damp cold floors and water puddles. Exterior waterproofing not only keeps the basement dry, but it prevents moisture buildup and stains as well as mold and mildew from taking over your home.
When coupled with internal proofing, exterior drainage will keep water out of your home. The first step in waterproofing the exterior is channeling water away from the basement and foundation walls. For this purpose, you will have to install gutters and downspouts. Installation is pretty simple and will cause minimal disruption to your yard or landscape.
Alternatively, cracks in your foundation might be letting in cold winter air despite your efforts to keep the house warm. Waterproofing will better insulate your entire home and make your heating and cooling more efficient year-round.
A waterproofed basement automatically adds property value to your home, making it easier to finish or refurbish if you so choose. Plus, it also adds protection and security in all of the ways mentioned above. The return on investment practically pays for itself. Interested in waterproofing your basement to better your Chicago home?
Contact us at the Real Seal to learn more about how to protect and enhance your basement today.
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