Preventing Basements Leaks

Basement leaks is one of the common problem which each and everyone faces.People panic when they have a basement leak as it ruins some valuable items, but there is nothing to panic,I will tell you some basic tips with which you can prevent Basement leaks.These tips are given below:-

1- Do not allow the water to collect around the foundation.If much water gets collected into the soil then slowly and gradually it would start seeping in through the wall and would ultimately damage it.

2- Have a good drainage system,the roof gutters should be kept clean.If water is allowed to collect in the roof gutters then ultimately it would get leaked into the basement.The best way is to keep the gutters clean so that water passes through it during rains.

3- The slope of the soil should be away from the house,this would prevent the rainfall from entering the house through walls.Use clean fill dirt in building up the soil around your house.This will definitely add to your waterproofing efforts.

4- Do not allow bushes to grow near the foundation.If this happens cut it to allow for the drainage system to work well.

5- You can also check the predicted flood levels of the rivers nearby your house and if there is some problem then you can check your landscape to prevent the water from entering your house.The predicted water levels should act as a warning and you should act before it.

6- Look for any cracks near the foundation and try to repair it permanently.If you want you can take the help of a professional in this regard.Do not overlook smaller cracks as they can invite larger cracks and hence water seepage in future.

7- The best way to protect the basement leak is to seal the foundation walls with a waterproofing agent.Make sure you do it after thoroughly cleaning the surface.

8- If you notice any kind of crack in the foundation then repair it with a foundation crack repair cement.If there are any leaks around the pipes then fix it with a PipeTite Gap Filler Kit.