What are the befinfits of a Sump Punp?
Sump pumps have become essential equipment in preventing basement and crawl space water damage since the Federal Clean Water Act prohibited builders in the majority of municipalities from draining rainwater collected by gutters into sewer systems. Most often, the retaining water basins in new construction communities fail to completely alleviate flooding concerns. Estimates state 90 to 95 percent of all basements will experience some form of water penetration, flooding, or recurrent leaking water concerns. The main source of flooding is usually caused by water not being carried far enough away from the foundation. Rainwater and melted snow saturate the ground near the home then filters in through fissures and cracks in the foundation, drain tiles, walls, and floors. However, there may be other more serious structural problems to consider. Sump pump systems work well when the homeowner is aware of the root causes and concerns for flooding or excess water. If there is a soil settlement o
