If you are nervous about water entering your home this spring, you may want to invest in spring waterproofing. Pro Foundation Technology has all of the necessary drainage systems and the experienced installers to help you make sure that your home stays moisture-free all season long.
Because of the heavy spring rains and all of the snowmelt that accompanies the warmer temperatures, it is especially vital to make sure that your home is properly prepared for excessive moisture during this time. Common causes of water entry in the basement of your home include pooling water, foundation cracks, and high amounts of hydrostatic pressure from excess groundwater around your home.
Since the temperatures have already started to warm up in some areas, you should examine your home for any signs that spring water problems have already begun. Some easy-to-spot symptoms of water problems in your Kansas City basement include:
- Damp Walls or High Humidity
- Mold and Mildew Growth
- Visible Leakage or Seepage
- Leaking Fireplaces
- Pooling Water Around Home
- Puddles in Basement
- Drainage Issues
These are some of the signs that may mean you are in need of some spring waterproofing for your Kansas or Missouri home.
Spring Waterproofing Solutions
Aside from investing in surface drainage to keep water from pooling near the foundation and exterior drainage to prevent basement leaks and foundations cracks, the most important waterproofing system you can invest in is the interior waterproofing system. Because it can be nearly impossible to remove all of the water from your home during the wet spring months, it is vital that your interior drainage systems are ready to get rid of water that makes its way into the basement. The interior drainage system uses a few key components to collect water and remove it from your home:
- Water Channels: These channels are installed below the foundation walls in your basement. They are able to catch and collect dripping water from the basement walls before it can lead to serious issues such as mold growth.
- Drain Pipes: The interior waterproofing system contains a variety of drain pipes that carry water from outside around the foundation (often collected by the exterior waterproofing system) and areas inside the basement.
- Floor drains: Interior waterproofing systems often utilize a sloped basement floor that allows water to flow to a floor drain, which is located at the lowest point of the floor. This drain usually empties into the sump pit.
- Sump Pit/Basin: The sump pit, also known as the sump basin, is where water that is collected by the drain pipes, channels, and floor drains empties out and is stored. Once the water in the pit reaches a certain level, it triggers a switch which activates the sump pump.
- Sump Pump: The sump pump turns on when water fills up the sump pit. This pump pushes water through pipes that carry it away from the foundation and basement. Some systems also include a battery backup sump pump, which will kick on if the power goes out due to a spring storm, or will help the sump pump if too much water is coming in the basement.
These are the major components of an interior drainage system from ECP (Earth Contact Products). We use high quality products from reliable brands like ECP to make sure you receive the highest quality repairs. If you are in need of basement waterproofing to prepare your Kansas or Missouri home for spring, contact us today.
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