Not fixing waterproofing issues is the worst thing you can do for your property value

Examine your basement for any obvious holes or cracks in the walls, ceiling, or floor. Look to your local hardware store for waterproofing materials that can help you patch these breaches and stop any further water from entering the basement. There will be a number of products on sale, so you might want to ask a sales rep to help you find the one that he recommends most, or at least find one that looks easy to apply.

Your basement can prove useful. You can use it for storage space or even as extra living space. However, if you have a wet basement, you can't confidently use it for anything. You don't want to ruin your belongings, and you certainly don't want to live in a damp area. So when you invest in basement waterproofing, you can make more efficient use of your square footage.

Basement waterproofing will go a long way in ensuring that the walls and other surfaces of your home are not marred by water damage and stains. Structural problems in the foundation can also be avoided if the right measures are taken in time. This is why you need to reach out to reputable and focused contractors so that they can take the necessary steps to avoid and/or correct your water damage problems.

Basement waterproofing

Basement walls and floors are susceptible to leakage if moisture can easily pass through the lower levels of your home. And unfortunately, this is the case with most basements. Even if your basement looks dry, there's a very good chance that moisture is continuously entering the area in the form of water vapor.

Basement floors are naturally, cold, damp, and moist. You have to make them dry and warm to make them livable. One option is to modernize your basement living arrangements by installing a radiant floor heating system as an investment to your safety and comfort. No overhead ducts and floor buildup will be necessary, and the system can be retrofitted to your existing structure. As a real estate asset, a radiant floor heating system also adds value to your home.

Basement remodeling can be more economical than building an addition, because, with the walls, floor, ceiling, and utilities in place, your space is already about 30% finished. Basements are the lowest cost living space you can add to a home. Basement remodeling is a large detailed project. Make sure to hire an expert for your basement remodeling project.

It is unhealthy and unsafe to live in a house where the basement floods on regular or annual bases. If you have a flooding problem you need to address it immediately, the safety of your family is at stake. Where there is moisture there is mold and mildew there are health risks that can cause all kinds of health problems not to mention potential structural problems with your home down the road.

If you like to use the basement to store equipment, books and furniture, or have a garage or wine cellars at the basement, it is important to get the area waterproofed. If you don't waterproof, the water seeping in can ruin your belongings, especially if they are made out of wood.

In case water gets into your basement, the hardwood sub-flooring have to be removed to successfully dry the area. Occasionally, a water damage restoration service provider could probably dry it in place, yet this would be expensive.

If you are in the planning stages of finishing a basement and haven't carried out such a task before then there are a few things you should be aware of regarding costs before you begin to ensure you don't make any silly mistakes. A basement renovation is not the same as building a house from scratch where the costs can be calculated with very little surprise.

Now, don't forget to add your architect fees. In many countries an approved architectural plan is required to get a permit to build or to start basement remodeling of any kind. The plan can cost up to $1,500.

Robert B McGuire _president Oakbridge Waterproofing

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