Are you troubled by a wet or
damp basement? Is it due to a hurricane, faulty foundation, open window or other situation? Have you checked for mold? There are a lot of factors involved and various types of solutions once you
are able to get to the source of the predicament.
Basement Problems: Cracks
Groundwater can seep into your basement around pipes or if there are cracks in the walls or floor. This may be difficult to determine if the walls have been covered with paneling or other finishing. The best way to deal with a groundwater problem is to waterproof the walls and relieve the water pressure through a footing drain system and sump (see previous section).
Cracks can be repaired and the walls can be waterproofed from inside or outside. Waterproofing on the outside is more effective because groundwater pressure forces the sealer into the foundation. The best technique is to dig a ditch around the basement wall so that you can apply a commercial sealant to the exterior walls. This can be done by a handyperson (many home maintenance manuals have instructions for this) or a commercial waterproofing company.
Precautions: Waterproofing alone is only recommended for groundwater problems. Surface water will put much more pressure on the building’s walls and can even break them. If the building is affected by surface flooding, you should also install a barrier as explained on page 9.
This type of work is hidden. A sloppy job may not show up for several years. Be sure to ask the waterproofing supplier or company to provide references of buildings in your area that have used their material or technique. Call their past customers to confirm the quality of their work.
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