Though they are enclosed rooms that lie under the ground, basements are still susceptible to water intrusion, which can result in mold, mildew, and even structural damage to any home. It is important, therefore, for homeowners with basements to take special precautions to ensure their basements stay dry so their houses do not suffer any of the damaging effects that water can bring. Furthermore, it is best to let the professionals handle this kind of work since even a simple mistake can cost thousands of dollars.
Most experts say that the most important step in waterproofing a basement occurs in the construction phase when builders bond substances to the outside walls of the basement that stand in the way of water intrusion. Yet this method, which is called tanking, is not necessarily foolproof, and even those homeowners who have not had it done are not necessarily without hope when it comes to keeping their basements dry. It can also be a more difficult way to waterproof an existing home than many of the other waterproofing options that are possible.
