Basement Waterproofing

What does it mean to waterproof your basement? Our experts at Ohio Homeworx understand that water is a powerful nemesis. Water will find a way. The best solution continues to be guiding water away from your basement. You can do that in several different ways.

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What does it mean to waterproof your basement? Our experts at Ohio Homeworx understand that water is a powerful nemesis. Water will find a way. The best solution continues to be guiding water away from your basement. You can do that in several different ways.

How to Waterproof Your Basement:

First, you can improve the grading around your basement to lead water away from your foundation. Then you can channel water below the surface into internal and external drains designed to contain the water in designed spaces. Third, you install sump pumps to extract the water out of your basement.

The key to waterproofing your basement is knowing that water will win over time. To win, you have to channel water where you want it to go. The process must be done right to achieve long-lasting results.

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Top 3 indicators of water intrusion in your basement

Mold
Mold on the interior walls of your basement can indicate that there is moisture lurking behind your basement walls. You can use a specialized meter to read the moisture level in and behind your walls.
Calcified Deposits
Calcified deposits on the walls indicate that there is a moisture problem in that area. Typical calcification shows a white residue on the surface of your basement walls. You may also see this calcification on the exterior of your home or business.
Smell
Smell, does your basement have a particular odor? That could be a sign of water intrusion in your basement. Mold and mildew give off a smell that is a cross between a dirty sock and sour milk.

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