Waterproof Basement Myths Debunk

Your basement is an important part of your home’s foundation. Moisture can seriously damage that foundation by causing cracks and weakening the foundation, but it can ruin anything you may be storing in your basement. Moisture can also cause your basement to be the home of mold and mildew. Still unsure of what’s true or false? Here are some common basement waterproofing myths debunked.

1. Waterproof paint is all you need to fix a leaky basement.

At best, waterproof paint will reduce the amount of moisture that comes into your house, but to properly disperse water from your home, you will need a specific waterproofing strategy for your basement. It is important to schedule an assessment of your basement to select the strategy that works best for your home.

2. Waterproofing your basement will not keep the water out.

This is a myth-only if the isn’t done right the first time.

3. If a specific solution didn’t work for one basement, it won’t work for any basement.

There is no one size fits all solution to basement waterproofing. Every situation and property can be different. Redeemers Group offers in-home estimates for all customers so that we can properly assess the basement.

4. Basement waterproofing is too expensive for most people’s budgets.

Waterproofing your basement will cost less than you think. We provide a simple solution to your basement needs without cutting corners.

Waterproofing basements can be a tricky project but meeting with a specialist from Redeemers Group to analyze your basement waterproofing needs. Call us today to schedule your estimate.