Your basement is the foundation of your home, and so it’s important to take good care of it. If you live below ground level, you’re at a higher risk of water damage than the rest of your home. The team at Ackerman Contractors recommend waterproofing your basement to protect it from everything, whether it’s humidity or flooding in Columbia, MO.

A Guide to Basement Waterproofing

Why It Matters

Whether it’s a torrential rainstorm or a broken downspout in your gutter system, sometimes, pooling water by your home is unavoidable. The last thing you want is for this water to make its way down into the basement. Water in the basement leads to a wide array of expensive and damaging problems. Mold and mildew will thrive in the dark area with even the smallest levels of moisture, which can, in turn, cause health problems for your family. Trapped moisture will expand when it freezes, so the fluctuating temperatures of winter could cause cracks in your foundation. This is an expensive problem to fix, and if it’s left alone, it will compromise the structural integrity of your entire home.

How It’s Done

There are a few waterproofing methods to choose from, and the one that your contractor recommends will depend on your situation. For example, crack injections are recommended for poured concrete foundations with cracks causing seepage. The epoxy or polyurethane material is injected into the crack where it expands to fill and seal the space. A waterproofing primer painted along the walls and floor is a good preventive option when combined with a good drainage system.

The team at Ackerman Contractors have a reputation for providing reliable and affordable general contracting services. They have over 25 years’ experience in the industry and will make the waterproofing process for your basement easy and quick. Call them directly at (573) 256-1986 to request a free quote from a concrete contractor, and visit the website to view their online portfolio.