Waterproofing paint may give a foundation wall a better appearance, but if the leaks aren’t repaired, the home will remain unstable, damp, and musty. Foundation Leak Repairs should be performed as soon as it’s detected before they cause additional damage to a home. A leaking foundation can cause instability in the structure. Doors and windows will stop working properly and cracks can develop inside or outside the living space. Cracks in a foundation will continue to get larger and the water that enters can create a mold situation within a home. Attempting to seal the cracks with caulking, epoxy or some other type of material can result in putting more pressure on the foundation walls and cause additional cracks.
Foundation Leak Repairs should be repaired by an experienced basement waterproofing company. They can perform an inspection of the walls and determine the cause. Faulty gutters or downspouts can add pressure to basement walls and can be easily fixed. Downspouts should extend away from home approximately six to twelve feet. Improper grading around a home allows surface water to put stress on the foundation. Poor soil drainage and tree roots are also a problem for foundation walls. French drains around a home that are clogged will prohibit water from traveling away from the footer of a home and should be replaced.
A basement waterproofing company can install interior French drains and doesn’t require excavation of the yard, driveway or sidewalk. Trenches can be dug in the basement around the interior walls at the footer. Gravel will be put in the trench and specially designed pipes will connect to a sump pump. Water will be forced out of the home to a safe location by the sump pump. They will repair the cracks in the walls with the appropriate material and a basement will be dry. A dry basement gives a homeowner additional living or storage space to use without adding on to a home.
If your home or basement has a musty smell, it’s probably coming from leaking foundation walls. Toledo Basement Repair has years of experience in determining the cause of the problem and affordably repairing it. You can also watch video on their YouTube channel.
