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Why Basements Leak
A new home is required to meet your local government standards to insure the basement will not leak. Unfortunately the local codes don't always prevent problems that can occur soon after the home is finished. Most leaks begin long after the home is built. The most common problem are exterior drain failure due to silt, clay, and expansive soils clogging the drain, and if water is filling into the area that was back filled around the home the result can be Hydro-Static pressure. Simply put: the more water that builds up around the foundation the more pressure the water forces on your home. If the home has an interior drain and sump pump it can control the water and pump it out of the house, but its not always that simple. If there is any blockage that will not allow the water to collect to the sump: the result will be a wet basement. ( the following illustration can show common Problems)
Some solutions to Basement water problems can be cured with simple repairs, but there is usually no guarantee that it will work. Grading, Downspouts, and Gutters are some that can help. A well made and properly installed Sump Pump is crucial for in keeping a basement dry. Most often that is not the case. There are numerous issue that can cause failure of the sump system that are very often overlooked or ignored. Total Basements have solutions to all basement water problems. Our technicians are expert trained and certified waterproofing professionals. Our solutions can save time, money, and are usually far less intrusive to your home. Call 410-420-3770 for a free written estimate.
A new home is required to meet your local government standards to insure the basement will not leak. Unfortunately the local codes don't always prevent problems that can occur soon after the home is finished. Most leaks begin long after the home is built. The most common problem are exterior drain failure due to silt, clay, and expansive soils clogging the drain, and if water is filling into the area that was back filled around the home the result can be Hydro-Static pressure. Simply put: the more water that builds up around the foundation the more pressure the water forces on your home. If the home has an interior drain and sump pump it can control the water and pump it out of the house, but its not always that simple. If there is any blockage that will not allow the water to collect to the sump: the result will be a wet basement. ( the following illustration can show common Problems)
Some solutions to Basement water problems can be cured with simple repairs, but there is usually no guarantee that it will work. Grading, Downspouts, and Gutters are some that can help. A well made and properly installed Sump Pump is crucial for in keeping a basement dry. Most often that is not the case. There are numerous issue that can cause failure of the sump system that are very often overlooked or ignored. Total Basements have solutions to all basement water problems. Our technicians are expert trained and certified waterproofing professionals. Our solutions can save time, money, and are usually far less intrusive to your home. Call 410-420-3770 for a free written estimate.
There are numerous reasons for the penetration of water into a basement. and just as many solutions. Since 1982 our certified waterproofing professionals can help you choose what can work for your house. Contact Us Today for a Free Written Estimate and find a economic solution to your water problem.
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