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Water in Basements & Wet Conditions

Why Are Basements Prone to Wet Conditions?

The signs and symptoms of issues related to water intrusion and high moisture levels within basements can often be quite apparent. Still, it is important to understand why the problems exist and how to resolve them properly.

Because a basement is essentially built in a hole in the ground, it will inherently be at risk of water intrusion. By building a floor or level of a structure below ground, that portion of the structure is often built within the path of water and/or is surrounded by soils that contain fluctuating levels of water.

Common Approaches to Basement Waterproofing

Many methods have been used in an effort to prevent water intrusion into basements. The two most common methods are:

  • Installing a drainage system, such as a French drain or footing drain: This is a very common method of preventing water intrusion, and it is installed during the construction of a home. Typically, this method consists of placing perforated drainage pipe (pipe with holes) along the base of the basement wall. The pipe is surrounded by a layer of stone material and then buried in the backfilled soils.  This system aims to allow water to flow through the stone and into the pipe, where it is carried away from the basement. However, it is quite common for the drainpipe to become clogged eventually, and the water will eventually find a new direction to flow, which usually creates problems in a basement.
  • Applying a “waterproofing” treatment to the exterior side of the basement walls: During construction, it is also common for builders to apply a “waterproofing” treatment. The types of products and materials applied to the basement walls’ exterior face can vary. However, nearly all types of waterproofing used for such an application are temporary solutions because it is virtually impossible to fully and permanently “waterproof” walls consisting of concrete or concrete block units. The products used are continuously exposed to the outside elements. They will eventually break down and deteriorate, leaving the concrete and/or block walls (which are porous materials) subject to water intrusion.

Choose Carolina Foundation Solutions for High-Quality Basement Waterproofing

In addition to issues with the long-term reliability of those systems and methods, they simply do not address all of the many ways water can enter a basement.

Water can enter a house through any openings, joints, and penetrations. Water can enter through the walls or from beneath the floors. Therefore it is important to invest in a system that properly manages and controls the path of water.  It is important to invest in a system that truly protects, not a short-term “fix” that claims and attempts to block water.

Carolina Foundation Solutions specializes in providing such a waterproofing system that will truly protect your basement. Call us at (877) 770-7050 or submit a request for a free inspection today. Our experts are ready to help.

Areas We Serve

We provide expert crawl space waterproofing and repairs across the Carolinas. We have representatives in Asheville, Charlotte, Spartanburg, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Wilmington that serve the surrounding areas including:

Charlotte region: Ballantyne, Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Lake Norman, Matthews, Mooresville, Monroe, Rock Hill, Waxhaw, Weddington

Triangle region: Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Sanford, Wake Forest

Triad region: Ashboro, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Thomasville, Winston-Salem

Coastal region: Boiling Springs Lake, Conover, Hampstead, Shallotte, Wilmington, Myrtle Beach

Upstate South Carolina region: Anderson, Clemson, Columbia, Gaffney, Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Spartanburg

Western North Carolina region: Asheville, Black Mountain, Brevard, Etowah, Fletcher, Hendersonville

Why Choose Carolina Foundation Solutions?
Why Choose Carolina Foundation Solutions?
Unrivaled
Experience

We provide hassle-free guidance, support, and customer care to take your project from start to finish.

Affordable
Solutions

We know making a major repair can be daunting, so we offer transparent pricing and tailored solutions to fit your budget.

Reliable Products
& Solutions

We select only the most trusted products and systems for superior reliability.

Accountability

Our work reflects our commitment to excellence: we hire and train only the very best technicians.

Family-Owned
& Operated

Our family is deeply committed to our communities in North and South Carolina.

Guaranteed Work

We do every job right the first time and back that up with our work guarantee.

Unrivaled
Experience

We provide hassle-free guidance, support, and customer care to take your project from start to finish.

Affordable
Solutions

We know making a major repair can be daunting, so we offer transparent pricing and tailored solutions to fit your budget.

Reliable Products
& Solutions

We select only the most trusted products and systems for superior reliability.

Accountability

Our work reflects our commitment to excellence: we hire and train only the very best technicians.

Family-Owned
& Operated

Our family is deeply committed to our communities in North and South Carolina.

Guaranteed Work

We do every job right the first time and back that up with our work guarantee.

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