July 4, 2018
Over 90% of homes in the US experience basement leaks. However, a good majority of homeowners will ignore the need for basement waterproofing. Many of them leave the leaks unattended especially when they deem it a minor leak. It's no wonder basements get a bad reputation of being dark and damp dungeons.
Even worse is that those minor leaks can quickly become major leaks when left unattended. If you've noticed a leak, you can't afford to ignore basement waterproofing. If you do, you will most likely face one or more of the following consequences:
- Discoloration of your carpets
If you have a carpet in your basement, don't expect it to survive the leaking. Even a small amount of water leaking into your basement can result in the discoloration of the carpet. You will either have to have the stains cleaned out or replace the entire carpet. Either of these is expensive. Waterproofing the basement will help to keep your carpet clean and in great condition for longer.
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- Damaged walls
Leaks can leave stains on your basement walls. This leaves your basement walls looking damp and dingy. If your basement happens to be finished, the damage on your walls will be even more significant. You are likely to experience rot and other types of
water damage depending on the type of finishing you chose for your walls. This can be expensive to repair.
- Mold infestations
Where there is moisture, there is likely to be mold. Mold will thrive in your basement because all conditions required for its growth are present. If you think mold infestations in your basement aren't something to be concerned about, then you don't care about your health. Mold spores spread throughout the air in the home and can cause serious health problems. Mold can also destroy any furniture, upholstery, and carpeting in the basement.
- Wide cracks in your foundation
Leaks are a sign of a problem in your foundation. If you don't attend to them, the problem is only going to get worse.
Cracks in your foundation will only get wider and let more water into your home. You'll soon be dealing with a flood basement.
- Collapse of your foundation
If you don't attend to that leak soon, you may have to deal with a collapsing foundation in future. The walls of your foundation are likely to weaken over time and give way if the issue is not attended to.
