PA Basement Waterproofing Inc.
ph: 800-511-6579
fax: 877-280-2235
Info@pabasement.com
ph: 800-511-6579
fax: 877-280-2235
Info@pabasement.com
Pa Basement
Waterproofing, Inc.
Waterproofing, Inc.
| ~ Serving all of PA ~ |
| Basement FAQ's |
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WHY DOES MY BASEMENT LEAK?
To understand why this leakage occurs, think of the hole that
was dug when your home was constructed as a bowl. With
rainfall, this bowl fills with water searching for weak areas in
your basement walls to enter as it levels itself out. The most
common cause of serious problems is rainwater leaking through
the basement floor or below ground level walls. In a mild case,
the water will slowly seep through porous walls and can be
difficult to detect. In an extreme case, the water enters through
visible holes and cracks and accumulates in deep puddles on
the floor. Unfortunately, its the water you can’t see that causes
the most serious foundation problems.
To understand why this leakage occurs, think of the hole that
was dug when your home was constructed as a bowl. With
rainfall, this bowl fills with water searching for weak areas in
your basement walls to enter as it levels itself out. The most
common cause of serious problems is rainwater leaking through
the basement floor or below ground level walls. In a mild case,
the water will slowly seep through porous walls and can be
difficult to detect. In an extreme case, the water enters through
visible holes and cracks and accumulates in deep puddles on
the floor. Unfortunately, its the water you can’t see that causes
the most serious foundation problems.
IS WATER LEAKAGE A COMMON PROBLEM?
An estimated 90% of all homes with cinder or cement block walls will leak in their first 25 years.
OUR BASEMENT NEVER LEAKED. FIVE YEARS LATER, IT BEGAN TO LEAK. WHY DID THIS HAPPEN?
Over time, walls settle and crack the protective coating that was applied during construction to help stop
leakage. Homes built to be waterproof can begin to leak without notice.
DO I NEED TO WATERPROOF MY BASEMENT NOW?
Yes!!! Postponing waterproofing your basement can cause severe damage caused by water that the
homeowner is not aware of. This also can cause costly foundation structural repairs.
WHAT IF I HAVE A CRAWL SPACE?
Having your crawl space waterproofed will help you gain storage space, save energy and get rid of that
damp, musty odor in your home. A dirt, vented ,or unconditioned concrete crawl space under a home is a
very bad idea. The ground has very high humidly in the soil. This water moisture moves easily into the crawl
space and up into the house environment. Crawl spaces don’t have to be wet or flooded to be extremely
unhealthy. The natural airflow in a home is from the bottom to the top. This sucks the moist air and
everything else into your living space. Mold spores, odor, humidity and critters create a very unhealthy
home for your family. Many are allergic and experience a host of symptoms and don’t realize that their dirt
crawl space is affecting your families health.
WILL HAVING MY BASEMENT WATERPROOFED INCREASE THE VALUE OF MY HOME?
Yes!! After having your home waterproofed there is a immediate increase in market value.
An estimated 90% of all homes with cinder or cement block walls will leak in their first 25 years.
OUR BASEMENT NEVER LEAKED. FIVE YEARS LATER, IT BEGAN TO LEAK. WHY DID THIS HAPPEN?
Over time, walls settle and crack the protective coating that was applied during construction to help stop
leakage. Homes built to be waterproof can begin to leak without notice.
DO I NEED TO WATERPROOF MY BASEMENT NOW?
Yes!!! Postponing waterproofing your basement can cause severe damage caused by water that the
homeowner is not aware of. This also can cause costly foundation structural repairs.
WHAT IF I HAVE A CRAWL SPACE?
Having your crawl space waterproofed will help you gain storage space, save energy and get rid of that
damp, musty odor in your home. A dirt, vented ,or unconditioned concrete crawl space under a home is a
very bad idea. The ground has very high humidly in the soil. This water moisture moves easily into the crawl
space and up into the house environment. Crawl spaces don’t have to be wet or flooded to be extremely
unhealthy. The natural airflow in a home is from the bottom to the top. This sucks the moist air and
everything else into your living space. Mold spores, odor, humidity and critters create a very unhealthy
home for your family. Many are allergic and experience a host of symptoms and don’t realize that their dirt
crawl space is affecting your families health.
WILL HAVING MY BASEMENT WATERPROOFED INCREASE THE VALUE OF MY HOME?
Yes!! After having your home waterproofed there is a immediate increase in market value.
WHAT IS THE WHITE CHALKY SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS?
Efflorescence. Concrete is made of three materials, stones, lime, & cement. What you are seeing is a
chemical breakdown of the bonding agent that holds your walls together. The water that is inside of your
foundation wall will overtime, leech the lime cement out of the wall, leaving nothing to hold it together.
I HAVE BROWN STAINS ON MY WALLS, WHAT IS THIS?
Acid damage. The clay outside your home is very acidic, and when the water leaks into your basement it
draws that acidity with it. Your walls act as a filter holding this acid back and allowing the “clean” water into
your basement. Acid damage leads to wall deterioration.
WHAT WILL IT COST TO WATERPROOFING MY BASEMENT?
It depends on what type of problems exist in your basement. A local inspector will be happy to give you a
free estimate. Call us at 800-511-6579 or fill out our interest form and someone will contact you.
Efflorescence. Concrete is made of three materials, stones, lime, & cement. What you are seeing is a
chemical breakdown of the bonding agent that holds your walls together. The water that is inside of your
foundation wall will overtime, leech the lime cement out of the wall, leaving nothing to hold it together.
I HAVE BROWN STAINS ON MY WALLS, WHAT IS THIS?
Acid damage. The clay outside your home is very acidic, and when the water leaks into your basement it
draws that acidity with it. Your walls act as a filter holding this acid back and allowing the “clean” water into
your basement. Acid damage leads to wall deterioration.
WHAT WILL IT COST TO WATERPROOFING MY BASEMENT?
It depends on what type of problems exist in your basement. A local inspector will be happy to give you a
free estimate. Call us at 800-511-6579 or fill out our interest form and someone will contact you.
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