Basement Waterproofing Services in Atlanta

Basement Waterproofing is needed to protect the basement from outside water flows or indoor moisture and humidity. Basement waterproofing is also used to prevent mold growth and also prevents floor and wall damages.

How to Prevent Water in Your Basement:

  • Add Gutter Extensions
  • Repair foundation cracks
  • Waterproof the walls and foundations
  • Remove the plants that are too close to your foundation

In one-inch of rain, 1,250 gallons of water fall on the roof of a 2,000-square foot house. Without proper grading, gutters, and downspouts, some of this water flows into the basement. The below-grade water table can also rise due to flooding or seasonal site condition. This is why a drain pipe system is recommended around the basement walls even in sandy or gravel soils.

Under normal conditions, the basement is designed to be dry. However, humidity is unavoidable because the concrete used to construct basements is a porous material and will allow water/moisture to pass through it at a very slow rate. New construction is designed to avoid serious free-flowing water problems in many ways, including the provision of sump pumps, exterior basement coating, and extensive pipe drainage system surrounding the foundation.

Even in modern homes, they will need to have a dehumidifier operating in these spaces to keep humidity levels within the recommended range. Generally, the recommended humidity level for basements is between 40% and 50%. If basement moisture is allowed to reach 60%, the basement will likely have a musty smell.

Many older homes were constructed without benefit of these modern systems. Under the right circumstances (high grounded, poor exterior drainage, foundation cracking, etc.) this can result in serious moisture problems in the basements.

Common Reasons Water May Penetrate a Basement:

  • Poor outside grading
  • Clogged or nonexistent drain fields
  • Foundation cracks in masonry
  • Structural cracks below grade
  • Footer cracks
  • High water table
  • Hydrostatic pressure
  • Blocked or improper downspouts
  • Air pockets under slab

Waterproofing For Concrete Foundations

Besides the occasional fire, the biggest threat to your home’s structural integrity is water damage. This is because the foundation -and particularly what it’s built on- is the most important part of any building structure. Foundation problems aren’t few and far between, unfortunately. Many situations can trigger foundation problems. From wet underlying soils that cause surprise collapses, to wet basements and mold proliferation brought about by flooding, you need to take waterproofing your basement and keeping your foundation dry seriously. 

Most foundation problems stem from the use of concrete that isn’t waterproof. It isn’t just water in its liquid state that you need to drain away, keeping out even the most invisible and tiniest water particles in water vapor is essential to your home’s structural integrity.

The ease with which you’ll successfully drain away water from the foundation and keep it dry all depends on the local climate, topography (slope of the land), geographical location, foundation depth, as well as the current state of the water table.

Waterproofing applications to protect your home from damage:

  • Wall curing and surface treatment to prevent the passage of moisture through the walls.
  • Structural drainage systems to move water away from the foundation, as well as to eliminate water routed from elsewhere, such as the walls.
  • External surface drainage mechanisms. Located outside and adjacent to the building,    these are designed to direct surface water away from the building before it makes its way to the foundation.  

A leaky foundation in a residential building can damage finishes and furnishings, even the structure itself. Basement waterproofing Atlanta can save you costly repairs over time. Protect your investment by using our services. We offer residential and commercial waterproofing.  

In a commercial setting, there can be far more lost besides furnishings.You could be looking at damage to vital equipment, loss of business, disgruntled clients and even litigation in the courts.

Call our trusted Atlanta Waterproofing company, Atlaro today. We want to give you peace of mind with all your residential and commercial waterproofing concerns.