Home maintenance to avoid basement moisture problems,
free E-Mail reminder service.

Simple preventative measures can help your basement keep functioning well.

We will E-Mail you prior to the rainy season to remind you to take care of these items now!

Spotting the signs of trouble

  • How to look for signs of water penetration in the basement
  • Spotting signs of discoloration or decay on wood partitions.
  • Uncovering signs of damaged carpeting, tiles, or other flooring
  • Finding signs of stains or mildew.

Preventative maintenance to avoid trouble in the future

  • Regrade around the basement to make sure there is adequate fall away from the basement. (at least 1inch per foot fall for at least 6 feet)
  • Check that all gutter's and downspouts are in place
  • Verify downspouts are not depositing water at the foundation perimeter
  • Check that downspouts are depositing water 3 or 4 feet away from the house and the water if flowing away from the basement
  • Check that window wells are not serving as collectors of water, and what to do bout it if they are.
  • Checking sump pits- are they working and are their drain lines functioning?

Sign up for the Free Newsletter the Concrete Source, and check any of the subscriber categories (homeowner, ready mix supplier....). The home maintenance basement tips will come to you prior to each rainy season with links taking you to illustrated examples of how to spot the signs of trouble and how to do the preventative maintenance.

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