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Why Waterproof your Basement?

<p><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;medusamagazine&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2013&sol;05&sol;damp-proofing&period;jpg"><img class&equals;"alignleft size-full wp-image-1777" alt&equals;"damp proofing" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;medusamagazine&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2013&sol;05&sol;damp-proofing&period;jpg" width&equals;"259" height&equals;"194" &sol;><&sol;a><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>If your business or residential property has a basement then you’re probably already aware that leaks and water damage are part and parcel of such a space&period; This in turn can lead to dangerous unhealthy developments like mould&period; A leaky or wet basement is no good for your health and in business terms is simply unacceptable&period; To ensure your basement remains safe and healthy you should use a professional waterproofing company to extract any water and prevent any more from entering the area&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The problem is that a leaky basement cause can be treated on a day to day basis but this isn’t cost effective or a long-term solution&period; Looking to the long term anybody with a basement that’s prone to leaks or has been water damaged should consider preventative treatment to ensure it doesn’t happen again  and the best form of preventative treatment is waterproofing&period; Once the process is complete there is no need for continual repairs&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Below are some of the ways that basement waterproofing can benefit your property&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Protect the Foundations<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The foundation of your home is at risk from leaks to your basement&period; It is built to last a lifetime but a water damaged basement can weaken these foundations&period; This can be extremely dangerous and needs to be treated straight away by a professional&period; If you preventatively waterproof your basement you can have peace of mind when it comes to your property’s foundations&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Protect your Belongings<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The majority of basements&comma; both commercially and residentially&comma; are used as storage spaces&period; Some people choose to use it as a workable living space&comma; as an additional guest room or office&period; However&comma; if your basement is damp in anyway then you run the risk of having anything kept in this space damaged permanently&period; If you want to use your basement as a living space or even for storing your items it is essential the area is fully waterproofed and then all your belongings will be kept dry&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Avoid Mould and Mildew<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Damp areas such as your leaky basement are prime breeding grounds for dangerous moulds and mildew&period; The growth of moulds and mildew can result in health problems for you and your family&period; They’re specifically problematic if you have anyone in your family with allergies or asthma&period; The key risk from mould and mildew is to your respiratory system and for the sake of your health leaks and damp should be dealt with immediately&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Avoid Insect Infestation<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Like with the mould and mildew problem&comma; damp&comma; warm conditions are perfect breeding grounds for many different insects&period; An infestation can be dangerous for your health and is generally not the kind of thing anybody wants going on in their home&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Increase Property Value<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The value of your home is dependent on its quality&period; Homeowners can use their property as collateral for further financial investments and therefore its value is important&period; A leaky or damp basement does not reflect well on your home as a whole and will result in a decreased value&period; Damp proofing your basement is beneficial if you want to use your home as collateral or move in the future&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The points above clearly demonstrate the benefits of waterproofing and how your basement being waterproof can protect your health and increase your home’s value amongst other things&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><i>Colin Marlowe is a damp proofing consultant from Trowbridge&period; He specialises in <&sol;i><i>basement waterproofing<&sol;i><i> in residential properties&period;<&sol;i><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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