A damp, humid basement can cost you a lot of money. Not only can you lose living space, but it can be a breeding area for mold and mildew to thrive. A wet basement can also make your energy bills much higher. A damp, humid basement can be caused by several reasons such as:
- Water trickling out of walls
- Standing water on the floor
- Saturated base of concrete block walls— a ring of dampness
- Condensation on cold walls and floor in summer
- Wet carpet or wood
- Wet wood headers, joists, sill plates, and columns
- Wet wall covering
- Wet concrete or masonry
Water will find its way into your basement through any small crack it can find. Don’t let a damp and humid basement cause you to experience all of the unpleasant consequences that it causes. If you see water in your basement, this is an obvious sign of a damp basement. However, there are other indications that you may have a humid basement. Some of the things to be aware of are:
- Wet concrete or masonry
- High humidity throughout your home
- Rusty appliances
- Insect infestation
- Condensation on pipes
If you have a moist basement, let the professionals at AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair come and give you a free estimate and offer you the best solutions for your waterproofing needs.
Damp and Humid Basement Solutions in Virginia
If you have a damp, humid basement, AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair offers several basement waterproofing solutions for your Virginia home. Our damp basement repair offers:
Interior waterproofing consists of a perforated drain pipe that is installed on the interior of the footings. Then the pipe is attached to a sump pump system which drains the water away from the basement.
Exterior waterproofing is true waterproofing as it does not allow water to get near the basement. A perforated drain pipe is placed under the foundation and drains the water away from the foundation.
Damp and Humid Basement Solutions in Virginia
- Drywells
- Gutter downspout drains
- Round and atrium grates
- Drainage piping
- Pop-up emitters
- Channel drain
- Pipe fittings
- Catch basin and grates
Sump pump system – The sump pump system that AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair install is the most energy-efficient and effective sump pump on the market.
AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair’ products for basement waterproofing are manufactured by Earth Contact Products (ECP), the leading foundation repair company in the industry.
Contact AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair to learn more about making sure your damp, humid basement is dry, safe, and comfortable.
