Reasons for Basement Sealing

Are you thinking of getting basement sealing done in your home? Without it, substantial damage can be done to your home. Many homeowners ignore their basements and consider them to be a space to store junk or keep the washing machine and dryer. Unless this space has been remodeled into a useable family room, guest quarters or home theater, it's probably last on the list for your home maintenance investment dollar. This, however, would be a mistake as this room lies beneath your house and is part of its foundation. In order to have it remain solid and stable, it must be kept dry. Here are some reasons to consider having yours sealed:

- Natural disasters aplenty: Every time a person turns on the news, it seems there is another hurricane or typhoon hitting a region of the U.S. or world. The names of hurricanes are becoming as familiar as people who live in town. Conversation starters such as "Did you hear about Irene?" or "My life changed after Katrina" are rampant. Irene and Katrina aren't town floozies or colorful relatives; they're storms.

While these two are hurricanes, they're not the only weather conditions causing flooding. When the ground gets too wet due to heavy rains, it can't absorb any more liquid. Rivers who are filled up to the brim with H2O will begin to overflow. What results is water washing down streets and into your basement. Natural disasters have become so common that it's a regular part of the programming on the television weather channel.

-Mold and mildew: Mold and mildew just love a dank, damp place to multiply into a full-fledged infestation. Go down your stairs, take a whiff and if you smell that telltale odor, you've likely got a mold problem. Turn on the lights or bring your flashlight. Is it green, white or black?

You've got yourself a problem that will take a remediation service to clean up. Molds are helpful in the natural world. They break down dead leaves, fallen trees and limbs with their spore action. Unfortunately, they'll also break down your wallboard, drywall and flooring and create huge problems including health conditions in the inhabitants. Asthma, respiratory difficulties, allergies and more can result when an infestation takes hold.

- Broken appliances: Broken sump pumps, washers, and old refrigerators with ice makes to store the beer and soda are often the cause of leaks down below. If the basement was properly sealed, it would simply mean replacing the appliance. If it's not, the solution is going to also include fixing the structural components of the house. Cha-ching! Pay now or pay later.

- Property value protection: The real estate market is competitive to say the least. In order to keep property value as high as possible, preventative maintenance steps such as sealing the basement must be undertaken.

Basement sealing can be a wise move for a variety of reasons. It can keep a home moisture-free in the case of flooding; it can curtail mold; it can guard against broken appliance leaks and it can help maintain the property value.