Rising groundwater or hydrostatic pressure can result in water and structural damage to your home. Acculevel provides basement and crawl space repair services to help keep your home dry and protect its structural integrity. Here are several key signs that your home needs a waterproofing service:
As the ground around your foundation becomes more saturated, moisture can enter your home. Floor cove joints and cracks in the floor or walls act as entry points. Causes of water intrusion include:
Heavy rainfall or snow
Compromised waterproof sealant
Clogged drains
Shifting soil
Water intrusion increases the risks of flooding; signs of water entering the home include damp floors and water accumulation, such as puddles on the floor. As part of a waterproofing service, a team may install a water channeling system, such as a fast track.Fast Track is a low-profile interior drainage channel set on or alongside the footing at the cove joint (where the wall meets the floor). It collects water from wall seepage, the cove joint, and under-slab migration, then routes it to a sump pump for safe discharge. Acculevel installs interior drainage and sump systems that redirect water before it can pressurize your basement. For many homes, our recommended solution is the Fast Track perimeter drainage system paired with a sump pump.. Acculevel offers several sump pump options with power outage and pump failure protections to help prevent flooding.
A musty odor is a sign of biological growth. Moisture and dampness in a crawl space or basement create a suitable environment for growth and mildew to form. This can spread under the flooring and walls, and spores can grow on the drywall. The damp air carries the spores and retains a foul or earthy smell. Removing these issues improves the air quality of your home and prevents risks of respiratory illnesses. Coughing, congestion, and rashes are physical symptoms associated with biological growth.
A contractor will address blocking the source of the moisture. Water drainage systems help prevent water from entering the space and creating an environment that results in biological growth. A contractor such as Acculevel can then physically remove the current growth and apply chemical treatments. To prevent future growth, discuss encapsulation with your contractor. This refers to plastic sheeting that forms a barrier, directing water to a drainage system; it also helps block drafts containing spores.
Wood is a porous material that is able to absorb water from the air and the ground; it is used for structural support systems such as the sill plate, joists, and beams. These framing materials that sit on top of the foundation can be impacted by water intrusion, and the saturated wood deteriorates and becomes soft or rotten. Spores are a sign of water damage on wood surfaces. Acculevel offers foundation repair services and is able to seal cracks and other leaks to prevent water from damaging wood.
Engaging a waterproofing service helps protect the overall value of your home, and it allows you to utilize the basement space as another room of your house, such as a theater or guest room. Acculevel offers annual maintenance to inspect your home and make sure waterproofing systems are functioning correctly. To receive a free on-site inspection from a project manager, fill out our online form today.
