Coming home to a flooded basement can be such a nightmare both immediately by having to have the water removed, and down the road dealing with potential dangerous molds in your basement. Through Basement Waterproofing Lancaster and other Pennsylvania homes can gain peace of mind knowing that their basements are protected. Usually companies can offer both interior and exterior waterproofing treatments for basements and are able to first assess your basement at no cost, and then use different techniques to ensure that your basement is protected.
Given the abundance of historic houses that are built in Pennsylvania and the other colonial states, a lot of them still have the original basements that were built sometimes over a hundred years ago. Because of this there can be a variety of problems with the foundation making waterproofing an ideal solution to help reduce mold and mildew from growing. For interior waterproofing, drains can be installed in the event that the basement does become flooded. There are also sealing treatments that can be applied to walls and they can fix and seal leaks around windows and stairs. They also offer urethane crack injections which help to seal off wall cracks and prevent them from getting larger. Crack sealing services are usually done within a day, and can be done on wet or dry surfaces and even help reduce any future mold or mildew growth.
Around the foundation of any house, the pressure created by the earth surrounding the foundation can eventually cause cracks which can lead to basement flooding. For exterior waterproofing by Basement Waterproofing Lancaster companies, the process can be a lot more complicated and involves lining the basement with multiple layers of protective spray coatings, specially designed sheeting, and protective boards. Another way to redirect water is the use of what are called “French drains” which are basically a type of trench that is installed with a drainage pipe in the middle of it and it is able to absorb and channel water away from your house, preventing flooding. Waterproofing does not completely seal out any water from ever coming into your basement, but it is an option to help keep water at bay from damaging your home.