Is the basement damp? Do the walls look like they’re ready to crumble? Is there water leaking through the walls or floor after each rain? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, it’s time to call in a professional to have a Dry Basement in Natick MA. There are various solutions to a damp basement, and they don’t require bringing in big equipment to dig up the yard and landscaping. The cracks that have started in the block or mortar can be easily sealed by a professional once the water leak is solved.
Finishing basements into an additional living area is very popular. The problem with finishing these areas is the basement needs to be free of water leaks and dampness. If a basement does not have the water leaks corrected before the basement studs or drywall is installed, the moisture will create mold and mildew problems in the walls that could make the residents ill. That’s why a Dry Basement in Natick MA is important before finishing a basement.
The walls in a basement could have cracked due to a slope in the grading outside of a home. During a rain storm or snow thaw, the water rolls down the slope and against the foundation. Normally French drains will remove the water away from the foundation. These drains can become clogged with mud and prohibits the water from draining. This water creates pressure on the walls and can bow a wall or crack it. It is important that the water freely flows away from the house and the basement so a Dry Basement in Natick MA can be achieved.
French drains can be installed inside of a basement with a series of pipes along the wall which sit in gravel. These pipes then drain to a holding tank which has a sump pump installed. The sump pump will pump the water out of the tank and outside of the basement. A basement will dry and water free through this system. Drycrete Waterproofing is rated A+ through the Better Business Bureau and is also a member of Angie’s List. Their experience in waterproofing is unsurpassed and can help dry up any basement.
