5 Sources that may cause moisture to enter your basement.

A Sudden Leak 

The first thing you should do if you notice basement moisture is to check for any water leaks. Interior leaks can come from the ceilings or walls below a room. Homeowners may see that the water may come directly from the bathroom and kitchen, but don’t rule out checking the washing machine or dishwasher.

Try to repair the leak after identifying it. If you don’t want to do it yourself, a basement waterproofing plumber or a basement waterproofing specialist in MA or in CT can fix things up in a jiffy. 

Inefficient Draining

Some basements, especially those in older houses, were designed to hold the home’s drainage system. Therefore, water may emerge if there was a problem with the drain’s pipes or the sump pit. This can be a more complex problem that most homeowners can’t deal with by themselves.

Professionals can help in building a subsurface drainage system, which will eliminate most possibilities of basement moisture. A project like this can take a good while, though.

Faulty Gutter System

You may want to check if your gutters and downspouts are properly maintained and working. If these troughs cannot direct rainwater off your roof and away from your home, the water can end up in your basement instead.

Try getting a proper gutter system installed to avoid basement moisture and protect your home. It’s recommended to have water 4ft away from the foundation.

Foundation Problems

Your foundation should be secured to avoid basement moisture. Foundation cracks can result from a range of factors, such as poor grading and or improper drainage. You need to examine the exact thing that caused cracks to form to know how to fix the problem.

The most common solution is to repair the drainage system surrounding the base of your property. To fix the cracked foundation, you still have to seal it up yourself. 

Humid Temperature

A basement is often naturally cold. Due to this, warm weather or air can clash with the existing temperature, creating moisture. Creating condensation is more of a natural cause compared to the previous sources of basement moisture.

Before summer comes, try to look into how air can better circulate in your basement to create a room-temperature area instead. A basement exhaust fan is recommended if you happen to use hot water in other parts of the house. 

Conclusion

Homeowners in Massachusetts and Connecticut should look to anticipate any issues with their property, including moisture in the basement. Leaving repairs for later may entail additional expenses if the problem worsens as well as potential health hazards. Invest in your home by investing in protection for every part of it.

Looking into basement waterproofing in Western Massachusetts or in Hartford County, CT? Advanced Basement Waterproofing offers mold removal, basement waterproofing, French drain systems, emergency sanitation services, and basement refinishing throughout Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Franklin County, MA, and Hartford County, CT. 

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