Aurora, IL is the second most populated city in the State of Illinois. The city’s population is 199,932 and ranks in the top 50 fastest growing cities in the United States since 2000. For its residents, many ask what basement waterproofing is and is it important? Well, for a city that gets 40 inches of precipitation every year, yes it is important.
But what is basement waterproofing? Basically, it refers to the techniques used to prevent water from entering your basement. Done by professionals, waterproofing is always needed if a structure is built at ground level or below ground because of the hydrostatic pressure exerted below basement walls by the higher water table.
This pressure pushes water into the cracks of the floors and walls of a basement, and can result in mold, fungus, decay and other moisture related problems.
Waterproofing Basement Solutions
There are various techniques that can be used to effectively waterproof a basement, though each differ in ideology and design. These are: interior and exterior drains, sump pumps, underground downspout extensions, and more.
To learn more about each product or system, and to determine which method would be most effective for your home’s basement, you can contact a Perma-Seal professional who can take you step-by-step through the whole process.
Benefits to Aurora Residents
The benefits of waterproofing basements range from having a mold-free basement that won’t endanger the health of you and your family, to having the peace of mind that decay and rot of your home’s foundation is prevented.
To learn more, call a Perma-Seal professional today and find out how to have a safer and drier basement.