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Causes, Effects and Solution for Dampness in Basement

Wet basement is a common problem nowadays. Furthermore, wetness in the underground room is generally caused by water leakage and moisture retention, resulting from condensation, runoff, high groundwater level, inadequate surface drainage, incorrectly positioned downspout and missing or blocked rain gutters. Also, water dripping in the underground room causes numerous problems.

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Causes, Effects and Solution for Dampness in Basement

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  1. Causes, Effects and Solution for Dampness in Basement Wet basement is a common problem nowadays. Furthermore, wetness in the underground room is generally caused by water leakage and moisture retention, resulting from condensation, runoff, high groundwater level, inadequate surface drainage, incorrectly positioned downspout and missing or blocked rain gutters. Also, water dripping in the underground room causes numerous problems. Some of the common causes of water seepage in basement are plumbing leaks, cracks on walls, condensation, leaking window well, clogged gutters, inadequate surface drainage, downspout not draining or draining water close to the foundation, burst pipes, structural shifting and hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is one the major causes of water leakage in the underground room. This happens when the groundwater level in the soil increases, leading to increase in the water table of the area. Hydrostatic pressure pushes water from the soil into the underground room through the cracks and pores. Effects of Water Seepage Despite the causes, it is essential to handle the problem as early as possible. As if the problem is left unaddressed, it could weaken the house foundation and cause damage to the hardwood flooring, drywall, carpeting and goods stored in the underground room. When left unaddressed, moisture in the underground room causes the growth of mould, mildew, fungus and insects. As the air goes up from the underground room, mould spores and mildew are spread in the air to all areas of the house. That affects the air quality, aggravates asthma and causes breathing problems. Also, wetness in the cellar causes damage to the wooden structures. Solution to the Problem Basement waterproofing is one of the best solutions to the abovementioned issues. It disallows and prevents water from getting into the underground room. Also, it helps in preventing the growth of mould and mildew. Hiring a professional waterproofing contactor, such as DryShield, is a good idea in order to fix the abovementioned issues. DryShield offers wet basement services in Toronto. Their services include solutions for internal & external basement

  2. waterproofing, sump pump installation, flooded basement cleanup, window well installation, wall crack repair and wet basement repair in Toronto. DryShield has a team of technicians that works on both residential and commercial properties. They’ve the experience and tools for fixing leakages and cracks in walls. The technicians help in finding out the cause and amount of leak. Also, they carry out basement inspection in order to identify the source of leak & moisture in the underground room and also to measure the amount of damage prior to starting the work.

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