Solving the Problem of a Basement Leak

Even if you have a new home, there’s a chance that the basement is going to spring a leak at some point. After all, houses settle, and as they do they develop small cracks in foundation walls that can let water come into your basement. It’s been estimated that over 60% of all American homes have some amount of water seepage and develop mold and mildew problems. Even homes with slab foundations can develop leaks, so don’t think that your home has no potential for water leaks. Due to these problems, owners of homes both large and small are seeking ways to plug those leaks and dry out their basements.

You will find numerous leak seal products available which can help to plug the cracks that allow water to seep in. So far, though, no one has developed a product which doesn’t dissolve over time. Don’t be lulled into thinking you’ll never have leakage problems because your foundation was waterproofed on the outside as it was being built, because time has a way of removing this barrier and allowing the water through. It is very expensive to have someone dig up the dirt around your home and put a new barrier on the outside of your foundation walls. Therefore, most homeowners opt to apply some type of leak protection on the inside of their basement walls. (more…)