WHY DO SO MANY BASEMENTS LEAK?
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As the ground becomes saturated, water pressure
builds against the structure (62.4 lbs. per cubic foot). The rising
water then seeks cracks and weak points in the foundation caused by
the natural expansion and contraction of concrete.
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Your home’s builder installed exterior footer
drains and applied a tar/asphalt type substance to meet local
building codes and minimize water leakage. But exterior footer
drains malfunction forcing water under the footer. This action
produces hydrostatic pressure under the floor, forcing water up
through floor cracks.
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Because the footer and basement walls were poured
separately, this produces a natural seam (cove) which water
seeks-the most common source of water problems.
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The original waterproofing coating over the
basement walls becomes dry and brittle leaving cracks in the
coating. Water will penetrate these cracks filling the cavities
inside the blocks. Often this water will sit and stagnate producing
excessive mold and mildew.
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Due to the porous nature of concrete, bleeding
and sweating will occur once water comes in contact with the
concrete. Also a result of the deteriorating waterproofing membrane.
WHEN YOU GET RIGHT DOWN TO IT, YOUR BASEMENT
IS BUILT TO LEAK.
> Go to
Basement Waterproofing for the
solution.
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