Basement Waterproofing in Indiana
Basements are imperfect concrete structures built in soils that vary from region to region in Indiana state and Kentucky. The problem of water in the soil leaking into has troubled homeowners for more than 100 years. This water will enter the basement through the walls, floors, and the basement wall floor joint. Over the years, contractors and engineers have developed a wide variety of methods to keep basements dry in Indiana and Kentycky- some more effective than others..
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There are many possible solutions, including:
- Negative-Side Sealant
- Exterior Excavation
- Interior Baseboard System
- Interior Sub Floor Drainage System
Negative-side sealant refers to waterproof paints and hydraulic cements that are designed to seal off the wall from the inside of the basement wall in Indiana and Kentucky. While the idea of coating the inside walls makes a lot of sense in theory, the reality is that these coatings are prone to failure in just a few months. The reason is simple: as water builds up around the foundation, it presses inwards on the foundation walls, making its way through the porous cement and into the home. And cement is always porous- if it wasn’t, it wouldn’t dry! In time, this water will press on the bonds between the cement and paint, causing it to peel and flake off and enter the home.
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Often times, basements leak because the outside drainage system has failed, or clogged.
A more effective but still problematic choice is to conduct Exterior Excavation. While this works more often than applying negative-side sealants, the installation costs at least twice as much as other methods and is very invasive to install. Exterior excavation requires the entire perimeter of the home to have a waterproof coating or sheet installed along with an exterior French drain basement waterproofing system. Anything around the edges- including gardens, foliage, steps, porches, sidewalks, landscaping, and anything else will have to be removed and replaced during this process. Mounds of dirt will lay in the yard, and in a year, after the soil has been replaced, it will have settled and need to be regraded. On top of this, if the system clogs or needs servicing at any time in the future, the expensive and inconvenient process will have to be repeated.
The best of these methods is to install either a baseboard drainage system along the perimeter of the floor or an interior sub floor drainage system. However, these systems are not without their challenges. One challenge is to keep the drain from being clogged by mud over the years. Homeowners can sometimes go years without a water problem before developing one due to mud clogs in the existing sub-floor and sub-surface drains.
Another challenge for sub floor basement waterproofing systems in western Indiana and Kentucky is to set up the system to accept water from the walls without the large, unsightly gap at the edge of the floor that allows dirt and debris from the floor into the system- another potential for clogging the drain.
To address these problems, Healthy Spaces of Kentucky and Indiana provides the Basement Systems’ patented French drain innovation - the WaterGuard system. Engineered to install quickly, efficiently, and subtly in your home, it’s designed meet all of these challenges and keep your basement dry permanently. It usually installs in a day or two, is cemented over after installation, and comes with a written warranty. And if it ever needs a service of any type in the future, it can be done easily and without the disruption of your landscaping. Contact us online or call us today for a free basement waterproofing estimate in Kentucky or Indiana state!
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