A Few Key Advantages of Knowing How to Waterproof a Basement
A damp basement is a horrible place and is basically unusable. You cannot build rooms in that area, because paneling and sheetrock will mildew and rot in the dampness, you would not want to put furniture there, because it would not be very long before it would be clammy and smelled awful, and you really cannot even keep anything there unless you don’t care how moldy it will start to smell. Waterproofing a basement is a good idea for a lot of reasons. Knowing how to waterproof a basement will not only give you lots of extra space for your family, but it will also add to the value of your home, and make the environment in the entire home much better for all who reside there.
A lot of the reason cellars are wet is due to the fact they are underground, and the problem starts outside. Examine the foundations all the way around the house. Is the dirt surrounding them lower than the rest of the yard around it? That can occur over time as the dirt settles, and it’s one of the major causes when it comes to dampness in your basement. With the dirt sloping down towards your foundation, you are basically funneling water runoff directly to the house. Banking the soil all around the foundation high enough that the water will run away from your home instead will probably make a huge difference.
Some other causes of water in cellars aren’t quite as simple to correct. At times the water table under a property is way too high which can push water up into the basement through cracks and drains. You can minimize this matter by getting a sump pump installed in your basement floor. This is a pretty difficult job, because a hole needs to be cut directly into your floor so that a pit can be built in. You should also have some plumbing connections made in order to pump the water properly away, so this task will most likely call for professional assistance. However, the expense will be worth the effort, because it will mean that the usable space and the value of your home will increase.
As you probably already know, wetness causes mold and mildew. If your basement has a water problem, these unpleasant substances will take root and start spreading. They shoot spores into the air of your home which is then distributed into the upper level rooms as well as the basement. Many people are allergic to mold spores, but even if nobody in your family has an allergy, you’re still asking for breathing troubles unless you clean the air in your home by drying out your basement. Learning how to waterproof a basement is an important skill for any homeowner to have. Having the right waterproofing basement products to use can save you lots of money as well.
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17 Responses to “A Few Key Advantages of Knowing How to Waterproof a Basement”
degan says:
January 3, 2011 at 3:33 pm
That's really cool. When my nephew was little that was one of the first books he loved and would “read”
Thanks for the link. I know I'm not a daddy blogger, but if I had to, I think I could hold my own. My seven year old nephew and four year old neice have been with me for most of their lives so I know about staying up when they're sick, rushing to the emergency room with breathing troubles, the first day of school, sitting in the first row during my nephew's first Christmas program at school, first steps, first words, etc.
Originally it was “Life with Tony” but “my life as I see it” came about when my friend claimed he didn't scream like a girl when he got hit in the balls with a paint ball. I told him this was my blog with the stories as I remember them – for the record, he did scream like a girl
Dude, I like tough girls in black leather – what can I say?
rea mash says:
January 3, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Yeah, I'm in Australia, 18, and have been immunised to whopping cough. but for some reason i still have this. The doctor told me it was just Bronchitis and gave me 2 lots of anitbiotics for it. Instead, it hasn't helped and i've had this terrible cough since early april. It is now approaching june.
Its worse in the morning and night time when the air is cold and no matter how much i try to rug up and take care of myself, i get these terrible breathing troubles. what do i do? Go back to the doctor? They didn't listen to my worries in the first place…
gascherns says:
January 3, 2011 at 6:51 pm
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January 12, 2011 at 10:45 pm
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chennefste carestynak says:
January 15, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Ugh, I remember digging up my parents' house and re-waterproofing the basement walls when I was 13. What a horrible job. Sure convinced me that I didn't want to dig ditches for a living.
I'm really digging that square pattern.
schis floroz says:
January 16, 2011 at 3:37 am
A lovely post which was more about friends than wildflowers. Isn't it nice to travel the garden and find friends nearby? I used to pull up wildflowers too. I have since learned their value. On the Phlox divaricata, it can be really hard to establish. I have acidified my soil a bit with shredded leaves, and it seems to love it here now.~~Dee
Thanks Dee. So many of these wildflowers are not available for sale anywhere, passalongs is the only way to get them, making for a friendly trip down memory lane when that area is perused. As for the phlox, it grows rampantly just down the street from us in a shady yard with a little creek of storm water runoff. Guess we are too well drained for it, but a small clump has returned so there is hope. Glad you were able to get it going, it is so sweet, like you.
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ivernkerha says:
January 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Hi Linda,
It's hard to say gallon wise exactly how much you should loose in a day. This will depend on the size pond you have. Most ponds experience a normal loss of a few inches of water due to evaporation depending on size, location, climate, and waterfall size. If your pond is at least 1500 gallons I would not be concerned with the amount of water loss. If your pond is only a few hundred gallons you may want to begin searching the following suggestions. If you have a water fall check for moist areas around sharp corners for possible water splashing, also check your plumbing connections to make sure they are secure. If all this checks out I would turn the pond off for 24 hrs or so and see if the pond level stops dropping once the plumbing stops running. If the water loss stops you know it is in the waterfall or plumbing somewhere. If it continues keep watching over the pond until the level stops dropping. The possible leak will be at the water line. Hope this helps you out.
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May 10, 2011 at 11:40 am
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rum says:
May 10, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Hi Linda,
It's hard to say gallon wise exactly how much you should loose in a day. This will depend on the size pond you have. Most ponds experience a normal loss of a few inches of water due to evaporation depending on size, location, climate, and waterfall size. If your pond is at least 1500 gallons I would not be concerned with the amount of water loss. If your pond is only a few hundred gallons you may want to begin searching the following suggestions. If you have a water fall check for moist areas around sharp corners for possible water splashing, also check your plumbing connections to make sure they are secure. If all this checks out I would turn the pond off for 24 hrs or so and see if the pond level stops dropping once the plumbing stops running. If the water loss stops you know it is in the waterfall or plumbing somewhere. If it continues keep watching over the pond until the level stops dropping. The possible leak will be at the water line. Hope this helps you out.
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May 26, 2011 at 12:27 am
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June 5, 2011 at 1:37 am
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herich says:
June 26, 2011 at 11:21 am
Ugh, I remember digging up my parents' house and re-waterproofing the basement walls when I was 13. What a horrible job. Sure convinced me that I didn't want to dig ditches for a living.
I'm really digging that square pattern.
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