There are different types of basement waterproofing systems, the best system for the situation is based on a number of different factors which include the buildings age, the soil conditions in close proximity to the structure, the type of water that forms as well as neighboring development. A basement is created when the building foundations form useable space, basements are quite common in homes located in areas of the country which have traditionally cold winters but are not normally found in areas where the temperatures are warmer not are basements found where the geological conditions are such that the foundation depth is limited.
In an area where the concern is humidity, ideal basement waterproofing in Whitehall is an interior sealant. This material is a chemical mix which is applied directly to concrete or masonry basement walls within the usable space. When an area id persistently humid the results will be wet, dripping walls which eventually degrade the concrete and promote the growth of toxic mold.
Exterior basement wall waterproofing is normally done during the construction of the building. A chemical mix of asphalt based material is applied to the wall and foundation surfaces to completely waterproof the exterior wall.
If the water enters the basement through the walls the best option is drainage, this can be accomplished either inside or outside the walls of the basement. As there is no need to excavate the ground surrounding the basement walls interior basement waterproofing in Whitehall is the least expensive solution.
The traditional manner of interior basement waterproofing is to ensure that the water is drained from around the footings as well as below the floor slab. The water is drained into a sump pit which is basically a hole in the basement floor; this hole is lined with rock or gravel. In the sump pit is located a sump pump. A sump pump is designed to remove the water that slowly builds up in the sump pit, thus ensuring that the water is eliminated from the space before it appears on the basement floor. A sump pimp has a float device; it is this that closes a set of contacts, energizing the pump motor. The water is pumped from the sump pit via a pipe to a storm drain.
The approach that is taken to ensure basement waterproofing in Whitehall depends a lot on the possibility of flooding in the area as well as melting snow and torrential rain, any issue that would be the cause of a rapid influx of water.
