Water is one of the mortal enemies of a concrete basement. It’s destructive power is well-known in the construction industry. Therefore, waterproofing is a necessity for all basements. These are some of the issues that waterproofing your basement will prevent from happening.
One reason of the issues that is stopped when you Waterproof the Basement in Boston MA is mold growth. Mold will grow where ever there is a constant source of water. If your basement is finished without having a waterproofing layer applied, this mold will grow on the drywall and any other material it can attach itself to. Because the mold releases hazardous spores, it is not something that you want growing in your home. Stopping the source of water will help to prevent it from growing in your basement.
Another issue that can be stopped is that musty smell that basement can have when water is continually present. This smell can often be attributed to the constant source of moisture that seeps into every item in your basement. Both mold and mildew will give off this smell. Since these items are typically badly damaged from the exposure to water and the growth of organisms, they have to be disposed of rather than salvaged. Any item that you store in the basement will be destroyed due to this damaging conditions.
Cracks in the basement is another thing that can be impeded when you Waterproof the Basement in Boston MA. Water can get into those cracks. When it freezes, the force of the water pushes those cracks apart. This can cause the cracks to spread. By simply stopping the water from coming in, you stop one of the mechanisms that causes these cracks to grow. Since major cracking can hurt the integrity of your foundation and cost thousands to repair, all cracks need to be filled and protected against further water intrusion.
These are some of the ways in which water will cause major damage to your basement. By getting Drycrete Waterproofing to waterproof your basement, you can help to prevent the toll that water can take on basements.
