Water in Basement: How to Fix a Wet Leaking Basement?

 Basement Waterproofing

A wet basement or leaking basement can be a major threat to your construction, be it residential or commercial. Not only can it pose various health troubles to the inhabitants of the place but also compromise the durability of the structure.

Speaking of the sources of moisture in the basement, they primarily include indoor humidity that settles on cold surfaces and water vapors or water coming from the outside. While some basements are not that challenging to cure, some might turn out to be a complex, time-consuming, and expensive task. No wonder why experts recommend water proofing basement and all-important areas, that are highly prone to get affected by moisture, during the construction phase itself.

The post mentions some simple ways to fix a wet, leaking basement. Let’s take a glance at them.

Identify the Source

To be able to treat wet & leaking basement, identify the source. Other than the aforementioned two sources (broadly stated), other potential sources/reasons include:

  1. ·         Water dripping out of the ceiling
  2. ·         Standing water on the floor (rainwater/groundwater)
  3. ·         Plumbing leaks
  4. ·         Poor workmanship

Once you identify the problem, you can act on it aggressively to evade it. For instance, if the moisture in your basement is due to water dripping from the frames of the ventilation windows, you can simply use a suitable sealant to seal and fix it. Besides, if there is any plumbing leak, you can simply call a plumber to fix the problem but it is important that you identify the source first.

Get Rid of Excess Humidity

Another simple way to fix a wet, leaking basement is to get rid of excess humidity. For it, identify the eliminate the sources of humid air. Make enough provisions to ensure the ambience in your basement stays humid-free. Install exhaust fans to fight off condensation problems.

These are just two simple and quick ways to get rid of moisture issues in your basement. However, if the problem is of severe nature, then it will consume more time & effort and require a holistic, expert treatment.


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