Basements, though handy and well-loved, have always been vulnerable to water problems because of they sit below ground where moisture from soil presses in from all sides. Most of that moisture is not able to invade a basement’s interior under ideal circumstances; however, all it takes is a single hard-to-notice crack for water to find its way inside.
No basement is invulnerable to moisture. Just by virtue of being constructed out of concrete, an extremely porous material means that nearly everyone will experience some level of moisture. However, serious water problems can become an issue, especially for those living in wet climates. Water is able to seep in through the smallest of cracks in the floors and walls, as well as through joints and the spaces left from poorly installed doors and windows. Very old homes may also present unique opportunities for moisture to enter a basement area, such as old coal shoots and poorly sealed crawlspaces.
Whether the basement is being used as a storage area, workspace, or as an additional living area, damp basements present a broad range of potential issues for homeowners, both posing a risk to their belongings, as well as to their family’s health. Anything stored in a wet basement will inevitably wind up damaged to some degree, whether just taking on the musty odors of its surroundings, succumbing to mold and mildew, or even severe water damage and rot. Mold, mildew, rot, and even black mold can have a significant effect on the health of the people forced to live around it. People with respiratory issues especially will feel the effects of these ailments.
Whatever role the basement plays in any household, it is important to make sure that space stays dry. The most effective way to ensure this is to contact a basement repair professional. They are experts in everything that poses a threat to the integrity of a home’s basement and all of the ways to guard against basement water problems.
For more information on repairing and preventing basement water problems, feel free to contact Toledo Basement Repair. You can also watch video on their YouTube channel.