Why Basement Waterproofing Can Save Your Nashville Home

4/10/2018 (Permalink)

Be Proactive and Protect Your Home Again Water Intrusion

You might not realize it, but the floodplains and low lying areas change over time. While your home might have not initially got constructed in a known flooding area, years of changes to the contours of the hills, other construction projects, and multiple other factors could put your home in a flood-prone area now. While homes that were always going to experience higher volumes of exterior water got reinforced during construction to withstand these elements, if your home was not considered to be at risk during construction, it might not have these precautionary reinforcement measures.
 
If your Nashville home experiences flood damage with every severe storm that passes through the area, you might consider waterproofing your basement. This process can help you to better combat the damaging effects of floodwaters by reinforcing your home from the inside to prevent penetration. In truth, several approaches could aid in preventing flood damage, and the combination of these options varies from residence to residence.
 
Initially, our SERVPRO technicians thoroughly inspect the integrity of the foundation walls surrounding your basement for weak points and vulnerable areas. For gaps and cracks that get located from this initial inspection, these areas get coated with hydraulic cement to withstand the pressure of external water against these penetration points. Roll on waterproofing material is commonplace for interior protection as they are efficient to apply and resistant, and this material would coat the entire interior wall. A permanent dehumidifier can also help regulate the humidity levels to protect concrete construction and belongings.
 
You might require a sump pump to get installed to help fight underground water that wants to put pressure on the concrete flooring or the walls of this basement area. While our team does not install sump pumps, we can help you in grading flooring and adding ditches and drains to direct water to the pump more efficiently.
 
Fighting flood damage in your home might not be a battle that you have had to fight the entire time you have lived in your house. As homes age and the landscape changes, you might need to consider the possibilities and benefits of waterproofing your basement to prevent the continued costs of flood damage restoration in the lower levels of your home. Give our SERVPRO of South Nashville technicians a call today at (615) 331-0200.

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