Waterproof Your Basement with these Simple Tips

Whether you are building a new home, finishing your basement, or finally
remodeling your old space, you need to consider waterproofing. Basements in
regions all across the country are susceptible to water damage, so taking
the right steps can save you a lot of time, money, and stress.

Keep these tips in mind and your basement will have long-term protection
against wetness, water, and moisture.

Tips for Waterproofing Basement

Fill in Cracks and Holes

This step likely only applies to old basements that are still unfinished.
Before you can do anything else, you need to make sure all the cracks and
holes in the basement exterior walls are filled. You can use a hydraulic
cement product to fill them in, then allow for drying time. Once all the
major cracks are fixed, you can move on to more advanced steps.

Seal the Exterior Walls

A concrete sealer applied to exterior walls and floors can help lock out
ground moisture, providing long-term protection from water. Concrete
sealers are easy to apply, especially if the basement is unfinished. This
quick waterproofing step can provide decades of clean, dry living.

Reexamine Your Downspouts and Landscaping

One of the most important basement-waterproofing steps happens outside. By
readjusting your downspouts and landscaping, you can prevent water from
collecting at the foundation of the home, creating dryer soil around the
house and (in theory), creating a moisture-free basement.

Any water that drops near the foundation will make the soil wet, so start
by examining the gutters for leaks and damage. Make sure the spouts release
water at least four feet from the house, and repair any leaky seals between
gutters, spouts, and elbow joints.

You should also focus on the grading around your home. This is a more
labor-intensive step, and may require the assistance of a professional, but
your home should have landscaping that gradually declines away from the
house, allowing water to roll downhill. If the grading is level or angles
into the home, water is allowed to sit and eventually seep into the
basement.

Add Rust-Proof Ceiling Grid

Okay, to be fair, this really isn’t a waterproofing step, but rather a step
for preventing damage should moisture enter the home. Many ceiling grid
systems are made from light metals, and while these systems are lightweight
and strong, they can be susceptible to rust, creating damage over time.
Even if your basement doesn’t have seeping or severe water damage, humidity
and moisture can cause rust. Therefore, it’s always better to install

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