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HANDLING WATER ISSUES HEAD-ON

Your local basement waterproofing expert will be able to help you install an interior drainage system, a sump pump, and a SaniDry XP or other dehumidifying system into your home to prevent water damage. Some common results of water damage are mold growth and foundation cracks. Mold growth can be very hazardous to your family's health, while a cracked foundation will decrease your home's value and allow more water into your basement.
Gutters
A gutter's main purpose is to direct rain water away from your foundation. They collect water from your rooftop into a cistern. In order for this process to happen, your gutters need to be cleaned regularly. It is important to do this to prevent water from gathering at your foundation causing problems. Usually water buildup will lead to a cracked foundation, but sometimes the soil around your foundation will get so soft that your house will literally sink below its normal level.
Fixing Concrete Cracks
There are several short-term solutions to reducing the appearance of cracks in your foundation .Hydraulic cement will make a crack look filled, but it will have no give. Firmness can be a problem because the concrete is constantly expanding and shrinking, allowing the cement to get loose and the crack to start leaking again. It won't provide the crack with coverage for any substantial amount of time. Caulk tends to only fill a portion of a cracked foundation. Water will be able to get into the crack, just not your house. This causes the concrete inside the crack to deteriorate. After a while the caulk tends to get loose because it cannot withstand the constant pressure of the water.
Basement Waterproofing
Installing an interior drainage system, a sump pump, and a SaniDry system can help significantly reduce water damage, should water get into your basement. An interior drainage system acts like a gutter; it channels the water that gets into your basement to the sump pump. The sump pump collects the water in the sump pit and then literally pumps it out, away from the foundation.
The SaniDry System will dehumidify your basement. The presence of humidity alone can soften your foundation and even lead to mold growth. A softened foundation can be easily cracked, which will allow water to freely flow into your basement. Mold, on the other hand, can be dangerous to your family's health. It is known to increase the probability of illness and getting a sinus infection, while in some cases it will trigger allergic reaction or asthma attacks. Mold is also the main contributor to the moldy smell that people have come to associate with their basement.
Recap
There aren't any do-it-yourself jobs that will compare to a professional installation or repair job. If you're noticing any issues with your basement or foundation, contact an expert today before the problem worsens. The suggested tips are only short term solutions that can help, but not solve the underlying issues permanently. There are some problems where your basement will be too severely damaged to use any of the tips listed.
Thus, it is important to contact John's Waterproofing Company to get your basement evaluated by their team of experts. John's Waterproofing Company is your guide to basement waterproofing in Eugene, OR, Portland, OR, Newport, OR, Vancouver, WA, Longview WA and all cities in-between.