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If you want to stop water from leaking into your basement, take a good look at your roof. While that may sound strange, basement waterproofing begins by keeping water away from your home’s foundation, and it all starts with how water drains off your roof. The experts at Beaver Basement Waterproofing, in Westby, Wisconsin, offer the following assessment to help with your leaky basement.

Basement waterproofing begins with properly installed gutters. The purpose of gutters is to redirect water runoff so that your home’s foundation is not saturated with water when it rains. It’s not enough to have gutters; they must also be properly sized for the home and the volume of water that typically falls in the area. Gutters should be properly sloped and installed on every bit of roof that runs parallel to the ground, not just over windows and doors.

Once the gutter is properly sized, you’ll need a downspout to handle the volume of rain. Once the water reaches the bottom, it should be diverted away from your home’s foundation to avoid a leaky basement.

Having the proper gutters and downspout system around your home is not enough. They must also be kept clear of leaves and other debris—the gutters should be cleaned twice per year. If they get backed up, your leaky basement troubles will pop up again.

basement waterproofingThe next step in the basement waterproofing process is to check if the soil slopes away from the foundation, which is not always possible. If, in your case, the soil slopes toward the house, the team at Beaver Basement Waterproofing can install a French drain system to direct the water away from the house. If necessary, they can also implement any foundation repairs.

A drainage system can be installed under the basement’s concrete floor or around the perimeter. Hidden interior drainpipes will then be directed to a sump pump. Some simpler options include coating the exterior walls of the basement with a waterproofing substance.

If there is extreme water buildup over a long period of time, then the walls could bow or the floor could crack. Beaver Basement Waterproofing can offer reinforcement or devise a foundation repair solution.

These options run the gamut on pricing, depending on the severity of your situation. Call the experts at Beaver Basement Waterproofing at (608) 634-4880 for a free estimate. They have been in the basement waterproofing business for more than 20 years and offer a 25-year warranty on their work. Visit their website for information.

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