What Causes Wet Basement Floors?
Water can penetrate the substructures of a basement in many different ways. The most common is way is through poorly draining gutters and downspouts that allow water to run from the roof and pool around the foundation of the house. Many homeowners mistakenly believe that either wall or floor waterproofing will stop this type of problem. A good floor waterproofing sealer can slow down the seepage but is ineffective over the long term. The best solution to roof runoff is to clean the gutters and repair any damage to the roofing drainage system before working on the basement floor. Another common problem is storm water runoff which surface water that flows along the outside of the basement walls and floor until the concrete absorbs enough water pressure and starts to seep or leak. Grading the slope of the ground near your home can aid greatly with this situation. Like before trying to install interior floor waterproofing to stop exterior water issues is doomed to failure. Other times, you
