How to Keep Your Basement Dry this Summer

Although everyone looks forward to its characteristic sunny skies, summer also brings extreme heat, peak humidity, and wet basements. Such moisture presents an expensive and hazardous problem to basement floors and walls; it can even undermine a house’s structural integrity. However, basement waterproofing combats these dangers and reduces your homeowner’s insurance rate and energy bills. Keep your basement dry this summer by hiring waterproofing service providers to plug gaps, install a drainage system or sump pump, and more. NV Waterproofing guarantees its wet basement solutions will keep your home dry for years.

 

Since 1986, NV Waterproofing has provided top-notch waterproofing and foundation repair for homeowners. We specialize in high-quality services with outstanding products and customer service to create safe, dry homes. Our Angi Super Service Awards from over the past decade show that we offer some of the most popular wet basement solutions. Call our office at 1-703-690-3889 for a free project estimate today.

 

Below, we discuss how professionals can help you keep your basement dry this summer:

Plugging Gaps and Sealing Walls

If you notice water leaking into your basement through cracks or gaps near plumbing fixtures or from walls, hire a professional to plug those openings. NV Waterproofing uses a polyurethane sealant called FlexiSpan® to do so, as the substance neither dries nor cracks. Nevertheless, this service only addresses part of the problem—further steps (described below) are necessary to seal out all water.

 

Beyond seepage, water leaks leave numerous other indicators: pungent odors, stained surfaces, discolored walls, and more. Water may not come from basement walls either; hydrostatic pressure can push water up through basement flooring or at a joint where flooring and walls meet. Unfortunately, plugs cannot combat this issue—speak with your local basement waterproofing company.

 

Additionally, the CleanSpace Wall System—a heavy, durable vapor barrier we use to line dirt crawl spaces—prevents water from entering your basement through walls. It works particularly well for stone walls, as its durable plastic is nearly impossible to rip.

Install Drainage or a Sump Pump

Although plugging holes and cracks in basement walls slows water seepage, it does not address the underlying problem: drainage failure. For reference, a house should sit on a “crown” of soil that slopes to prevent water from accumulating around foundations. However, as the ground around your home’s foundation settles, moisture gathers and wears away at those foundations.

 

Our waterproofing team has a few options to correct basement flooding. We’ll start by checking gutters—ensuring precipitation drains away from a structure can alleviate standing water. We also have numerous drainage system installations—everything from traditional French Drains to drain inserts, footing drains, and more. That said, our best drainage option is the WaterGuard system. Design for efficiency and endurance, WaterGuard is a perimeter drain that sits on top of the basement footing.

 

Alternatively, your basement may need water pumped from it consistently. In this case, we’ll install a sump pump with a backup battery system and water alarm. These devices maximize the devices’ safety effects and ensure your home suffers no water damage or ill effects.

Incorporate a Dehumidifier

In some cases, basements struggle from water vapor rather than standing water. A warm, humid atmosphere offers a perfect environment for mold and mildew growth, the spores of which then rise into a home’s living space. Yet a powerful and energy-efficient dehumidifier can combat these conditions and prevent excessive mold growth.

 

NV Waterproofing offers SaniDry™ dehumidifier and air systems. These devices can drain collected water into a sump pump or drainage system to expel the moisture from the structure. Plus, our technicians will ensure your basement is sealed off from outside air so the humidifier can stay on top of the moisture level.

Solve Your Wet Basement Problems with NV Waterproofing

NV Waterproofing has provided basement waterproofing services and more since 1986. Our experienced technicians provide comprehensive wet basement solutions from exterior waterproofing to foundation repair and crawl space waterproofing. If you want to learn more about our basement waterproofing process, call our office at 1-703-690-3889.