Remedies for Damp Basement
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Damp Basement.

If you can’t possibly think of using your basement because of the dampness, it’s time to do something about it. Remedial action for damp basement has to start with the identification for the cause of dampness.

First find out which part of the basement does the problem occurs in. If it is corner or a localized place, then there may be a leakage in the pipes in that area. If a leak is the cause of your problem, it is important to remedy it as soon as possible. Damp spaces under a bathroom floor or a kitchen sink are dead giveaways of leaks in the area.

If you have damp basement with standing water on the basement floor after a rain shower, then it may be from a leak in the foundation. If this case, cleaning the rain gutter and redirecting the spout away from the foundation may work. The ground around the house must necessarily slope away from the foundation or a damp basement is inevitable. If you have a sump pump, make sure it is working properly.

High indoor humidity caused by everyday activities on the can also be a source of your problem. This problem usually shows up as generalized dampness on a wall because the general levels of humidity in the air are high, causing a damp basement. To reduce humidity in a damp basement use exhaust fans. If your basement has a dirt floor it is important to cover it with plastic to reduce humidity coming up from the soil. Humid, summertime air is a potent source of moisture, triggering the formation of mold and mildew. To avoid this it is important to keep basement windows shut during hot weather. Using a dehumidifier in the basement to control humidity levels is also important.

Waterproofing is the last step in the curing a damp basement. You can do this by installing a sump pump to drain the water away from the building. You could also coat the walls with waterproof sealant to ensure moisture stays away.

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