Nashville Basement Waterproofing

9/2/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Offers Many Techniques for Keeping Your Basement or Crawlspace Water Proof and Dry

With everything happening now concerning weather patterns, many homeowners in Nashville are trying to prepare for the next storm, instead of just responding to it. Although excessive flooding can overcome almost any preparation, it is possible to reduce or eliminate some damage. One of the more vulnerable areas in a home is the basement.

Waterproofing the basement in a Nashville home can prevent hundreds or even thousands of dollars in restoration, repair, and replacement costs. SERVPRO has decades of experience in Tennessee when it comes to keeping the lowest part of a home high and dry.

We begin the process with an inspection. Cinder block is tough, but cracks along the edges and in the cement between them appear over time in every home. If the basement has paneling or some other wall covering  it may trap moisture; it might be necessary to remove at least some of it to inspect the walls behind. Partial removal is also true for carpeted floors in the basement.

After the inspection, technicians use hydraulic cement to fill the cracks and seams. This type of cement is a superb product as a barrier against leaks. Once that is completed, our teams cover the basement walls with a layer of masonry cement. This second layer is waterproof and makes an excellent seal to stop leaks and seepage.

To ensure the best protection possible, we recommend waterproofing the outside walls also. Technicians dig out the foundation and clean it. Then, they apply a thick coating of liquid rubber to the walls; protecting the basement against storm flooding. The only way water can get into the basement now is if it rises high enough to get into the house and then down the basement stairs.

If the basement has a dirt floor, we use a different method called encapsulation. Our teams install polyethylene sheets and reinforce them with a polyester mesh. This Crawlguard product seals off the floor from bleeding moisture into the basement and is a very effective vapor barrier. We secure the mesh and sheets to the walls with foundation tape or a polyurethane caulk.
When it comes to securing your basement and home against storm water, prevention is much cheaper than calling us multiple times to pump out the water and dry out personal property. You can view our video about crawlspace encapsulation at http://www.SERVPROsouthnashville.com/video-content, the second video.

If you need waterproofing or any of our other services, call SERVPRO of South Nashville today at (615) 331-0200. We are here to help.

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