Waterproofing basement walls and floors is potentially one of the most expensive projects you can undertake on your house, and there are several reasons why. The foundation is your home’s most important element, and when it’s in disrepair it can cause costly damages to your property such as flooding; not to mention the equity it can cost you when it’s time to sell. The basement is more than just a place where you can find washing machines, hot water heaters, gas lines, septic systems & backflow preventers; it’s also a potential money trap that can–if you don’t prepare properly–make you spend thousands on water damage or flood cleanup.
The best way to waterproof a basement or cellar is by installing an exterior basement waterproofing system that moves excess water away from outside masonry bricks (this is why loose or broken blocks are especially dangerous). This means excavating around the foundation and accessing the perforated footer drain tiles. These footer drains are installed to alleviate hydrostatic pressure from the surrounding soil on your basement walls and floor . . . and excavation jobs can raise the cost of your project considerably. Unfortunately, the only way to really get at the outside bricks or cinder blocks of your foundation is to dig, and that’s an essential part of the installation of a an effective water barrier. When you patch or spray a coating of tar or asphalt sealant on the external cement, it provides great protection for the entire perimeter.
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