Solutions to wet basement problems throughout the UK

A Wet Basement poses a threat to health and home value

Moisture can make its way into a basement in numerous ways. In old foundation walls, water can come in through cracks, gaps and old mortar that’s porous or deteriorated. Water can seep up through the gap between a foundation wall and a floor slab. Even a new, sound foundation wall can bring moisture into a basement, simply because a concrete wall can absorb moisture on one side and release it on the other. Plumbing leaks are another source of unwanted moisture in a basement or cellar.

In a wet basement, it doesn’t take long for different organisms to become a part of your living space. High humidity levels in a cellar or basement will cause mold to grow on wood and other surfaces. Mold spreads by means of airborne spores which can cause a wide range of respiratory ailments.

Wood that stays moist also attracts wood-boring insects. At least four different wood-boring insects are active in the UK, and they all can weaken wood, threatening the building’s structural integrity.

Experience and good products yield surefire solutions

It’s natural for any underground space to be damp. Creating a dry environment in the basement is possible, but only if the right strategies are used. Fortunately, Basement Systems GB has the support of over 20 years of building technology devoted to solving basement moisture problems. Our perimeter drain and sump pump system can transform a wet basement or cellar into a dry one.

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