Wet Basement
Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
by Chris Johnson
Flood Doctor
A wet basement is a very common problem of homeowners that have a basement . A wet basement after all leads to water seepage, mold and mildew . A basement leak should be considered as a serious problem. Any time you find that your basement walls are wet or damp, quick action is required to prevent this matter from being out of control.
With that being said, nothing is more frustrating to find a wet basement wall or a flooded basement, but unfortunately, it does happen all too often. Even a basic wet basement repair is expensive. However, if you know what causes damp or a wet basement , then you can often take action before the problem becomes worse.
During basement construction , care you must be sure that the design of the basement is right for the house that is being built. There are many aspects and considerations to building a basement from the basement insulation to the flooring. One of the biggest is making sure the basement is not prone to dampness and flooding.
There are four reasons why a basement often suffers from water damage. They are:
1. Surface water running down the foundation walls into the basement.
2. Water saturated soil and ground water being pushed into the basement by pressure. This often is the case after heavy rains.
3. Water from the sewer system or other water sources getting backed up into the area around the home and leaking into the basement.
4. Sanitary sewer system water backing up in the home's drainage system and causing water to seep up through the sink drains in the lower levels of the home.
Once you notice that you have a wet basement ; it is important to immediately find the reason. As soon as you can identify what are the reasons are, you can find a solution to control and repair the problem. You can also take preventative measures so that you can prevent the chances of it happening again. After you notice water, the first thing you should do is to check for surface water.
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