Groundwater intrusion is a common issue in basements across Northeastern PA.\u00a0 Whether you have consistent water problems or only see issues during heavy rains, groundwater intrusion can lead to serious issues such as foundation damage, rot, and mold growth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But how much water does it take to cause serious issues? The answer may surprise you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can be a difficult question to answer, as there are a lot of factors that can come into play. In fact, because the moisture in the air (humidity) can often go unnoticed, you may have a significant moisture issue without visible signs like pooling or visible leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because moisture issues can cause so much damage over time, you want to address any moisture issue as quickly as possible to avoid rot and mold damage. Here are a few things to look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 High humidity (above 50%), can encourage mold growth on surfaces. Keep an eye out for signs of condensation on rafters and ceilings, foundation walls, and any other items that may be in your basement. Any signs of dampness or condensation indicates that the humidity in your basement is much too high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Pooling or collecting moisture, which can indicate a serious groundwater issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Trapped moisture in wall, ceiling, or floor cavities (particularly in finished basements). This can create the perfect environment for mold growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cause of moisture issues in basements can be extremely varied. In diagnosing a problem, experts will often look at seasonal changes, your landscaping and drainage, the local water table, and your home\u2019s foundation. This is because many different factors can contribute to a moisture issue, particularly when you\u2019re attempting to address a wet basement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s important to keep in mind that groundwater and moisture will find the path of least resistance, which unfortunately may be your basement. Here are a few common causes of water intrusion in basements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 The yard is graded towards the house, which causes rainwater to be directed towards the foundation, where it can pool and enter through the foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 There are too many large trees close to the home which prevents surface moisture from evaporating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 A natural spring is close to the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 The water table is high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 There is a small pipe leak or drainage overflow in a hidden area such as a wall or ceiling cavity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Gutters or drainage is improper or damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Essentially, there are two potential resolutions to moisture issues; resolving the source of the moisture and redirecting that moisture. A professional Basement Waterproofing service will be able to evaluate the needs of your home and make appropriate recommendations. Here are some examples of common solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Regrading your yard to direct rainwater away from your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Cutting down trees that are overshading your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Repairing leaking pipes or faulty overflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Improving or repairing gutters and drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Installing a dehumidifier to prevent humidity issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Having a sump pump installed to address groundwater problems, specifically seasonal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Having a Basement Waterproofing System installed to redirect moisture as it is coming in through the foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As every home is different, waterproofing solutions should be tailored to the unique needs of your home. For this reason, we do perform a thorough inspection of each project so that we can formulate a clear picture of what\u2019s going on and why. Our experts then make recommendations tailored to the needs of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We hope this helps answer some common questions about wet basements and what causes them. As always, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, because we\u2019re always happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disaster Blaster is an indoor environmental firm serving the Northeastern PA Area. We have been providing our local area with unparalleled basement waterproofing, mold remediation, water mitigation, basement waterproofing, asbestos abatement, radon mitigation, and fire \/ smoke restoration services for decades, and are proud to have been named The World\u2019s Greatest Indoor Environmental Firm. For more about Disaster Blaster, as well as more helpful tips, please visit our website at: www.disasterblaster.com<\/a> or call our office at (570) 963-1123.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Groundwater intrusion is a common issue in basements across Northeastern PA.\u00a0 Whether you have consistent water problems or only see issues during heavy rains, groundwater… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2186,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,145,6,8,7,9,30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-education","category-health","category-home","category-popular","category-slider","category-tips-for-your-home"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2205","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2205"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2206,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2205\/revisions\/2206"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}