We are in a drought, and “they” keep saying we need the rain. Well, there was quite a bit of rain last night and if you awoke to a wet or damp basement, you have some problems. Even if you have never had water in your basement before, you will most likely get it again.
Water finds the path of least resistance, and when that much rain falls for so long, unfortunately in many cases it found its way into your home. Water finds its way through cracks in the foundation walls, cracks in the cement floor, and from leaking bulkheads.
Overtime, as your foundation settles and soil shifts through the seasons, you may now have basement water all of a sudden when you haven’t ever had it before. If you awoke to water in your basement, contact A1 Foundation Crack Repair.
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So Much May Rain Means Wet Basements
Stop Mold Before it Starts - Eliminate Wet Basements
With the onset of the warmer weather, basements can become damp and moist. Just the nature of the basement, being below grade, makes them inherent to water problems. The cool basement air mixes with the warmer outdoor air and warm basement foundation and creates humidity.
If your basement is damp or moist, mold can grow, causing severe health issues and making it more difficult for you to sell your home in the future. Mold thrives in basements were there can be wet drywall, wood or paint; all three being the favorite food for mold.
Often, cleaning mold with bleach does not help. While the surface mold may disappear temporarily, the underlying spores often remain allowing the mold to come back. Therefore, mold must be removed. Before mold starts, remove the water in the basement instead.
Controlling the humidity in the basement with a dehumidifier cuts down on the dampness in the air and stops mold growth. Repair any cracks in the concrete floor or foundation cracks that allow in water into your home. Continuous water damage or moisture in your home only makes the mold problem worse.
For information on basement dehumidifiers or concrete crack repair, contact A-1 Foundation.
Selling a Home with a Wet Basement
The real estate market has been performing a bit better, and more than a few real estate agencies had a pretty good January. The market usually starts to pick up in the spring in Massachusetts, however, with the mild weather; homeowners are starting to think about selling their homes now.
If your home has had basement water problems and you are thinking of selling your home, those problems need to be fixed and they can only be fixed by a professional waterproofing company. With the real estate market as it is, low home prices and an abundance of homes on the market, your home needs every advantage in order to sell.
No matter how many times you have had a wet basement, this information needs to be shared with potential buyers. Ensure you get top dollar, and that your home stands out by showing the basement water problem has been remedied.
In home sales, there are more problems with wet foundations and basements than any other physical problem in a house. Ask any real estate agent and they will tell you the same thing. Spend a little money to fix the problem and make more money back in the long run.
To get your home ready for the market, solve you basement water problems by contacting A-1 Foundation Crack Repair.
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