subject: Waterproof basements for a healthier environment [print this page] Aside from being an investment, our house is our safe place from the complexities that the world has. It is our haven, solace and home. It is where relationships are nurtured, bonds are tied and families are built. We spend years trying to create a house comfortable enough for us to live in and spend money just to get it right. As much as we spend in making sure the house is built right, we must also consider spending a little to make sure it is safe and secure for us and the children. Basement waterproofing is one of the things we need to give attention to.
A lot of houses have basements which are mostly used as storage places. Without new basement waterproofing techniques applied, basements can deteriorate faster than you think. Basements are built at ground level or below the ground which is why there is a bigger tendency for water to creep in. This is because the ground water may create a pressure that pushes through the walls and floors of basements causing leaks, cracks and other deformities where water can pass through. As a result, the basement becomes one damp place which is not healthy at all.
Basement waterproofing companies have revealed that damp basements can eventually cause major damage to the house structure. What starts out as a small crack may end up completely destroying the foundation of the house and will end up destroying the structure of the house and the house itself. Even before you see the first signs of cracks or dampness, you should already be on the lookout for basement waterproofing materials that will fit both your needs and budget.
Aside from destroying the structure of the house, basement waterproofing contractors have also discovered that having a damp basement can cause allergic reactions. Mold, mildew and other bacteria thrive in damp places and they can cause respiratory problems especially for kids who are not yet strong enough to fight off these bacteria. Spores from the mold and mildew can be sent out in the air, picked up by a variety of things including furniture and distributed all over the house.
