There's usually one person in the office that's had a wet basement. Better luck next time. But how is that possible if nothing changes? If only there were something that the unfortunate homeowner could do to prevent water damage from precipitation. There is!
Year-round we experience lots of moisture and precipitation-- some places more than others but nonetheless it's everywhere! Within Delaware there's a bit of a rise in the level of precipitation, and there's a larger gap between it and the U.S. average. As for it's total snowfall? Some areas, specifically Wilmington, have a higher snowfall mainly in the chilly months of January through March.
The Affects of Precipitation
When it rains or snows, the ground gets moist and your basement can get very wet. No one likes a wet basement especially when the water damages furniture, flooring, wall paneling, and other items.
If you live in an area where it rains in the spring and fall and snows all winter as it does in the northeast, then the ground tends to hold a lot of moisture making your foundation easily susceptible to water damage. If there's snow on the ground and the weather begins to warm up, that snow melts and the ground fills with water. This water will rise and enter your basement if your basement doesn't have a sump pump or water drainage system.
The Aftermath
Water doesn't just enter the basement and evaporate. Oh no-- water sticks around even after you've thought it's been dried and removed. If water has entered your home from outside and you have some leftover moisture in the space, it very well could create mold.
All mold needs to grow is some moisture. It just needs some organic material to eat, such as carpet or some wood, and then a nice and comfy environment. If you smell some must then you've got some mold. It's never a good idea to allow mold to continue growing in your basement or crawl space. It can cause some serious allergic reactions and it actually eats away whatever organic material it eats.
How to Prevent Damage
A water drainage system is the best way to protect your home from water damage from rain, snow or unexpected plumbing leaks. This system is made to catch the water right where it collects, at the wall-floor joint. Once the water has been collected, it then is redirected away from your basement, toward the sump pump and pushed out and away from your foundation.
Not every basement waterproofer is the same. Thankfully there are plenty of highly trained and qualified experts in the Delaware area so that you don't have to sit and wonder about whether your basement will ever be dry. Sure, Delaware has some pretty wet seasons and statistics, but with the right basement waterproofing system and products, you'll be sure to have a drier basement in no time.
It takes more than just a drainage system to have a dry basement. Although there will be those unexpected plumbing leaks and residual water entering from the upper levels, but with water damage resistant products you can feel more confident that your basement will be safe from the water.
Author Resource:-
As a member of the Foundation Supportworks network, DryZone, LLC has access to many patented products and the support of an entire network of industry leaders. Contact DryZone today for foundation/ crawl space repair, basement finishing, and basement waterproofing in Wilmington, DE.
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