Basement waterproofing is a process that is not considered to be a requirement, but can be quite beneficial to   Basement Waterproofing Erie   homeowners. Basement waterproofing options vary from homeowner to homeowner, and contractor to contractor, but generally they can save you a lot of time, energy and money in basement repairs.

Protect Your Investment

Whether you plan on remaining in your home for a lifetime or putting your home on the market for resale, waterproofing your basement is a useful and valuable tool for protecting the overall value of your home. In fact, properly waterproofing your basement can increase the value of your home while adding valuable living and storage space.

If water begins to seep into your basement, it can result in expensive repairs, and damage the resale value of your home-- thus diminishing the value of your home by thousands of dollars.

Fight Mold

In order for mold to form, it requires a steady, strong source of moisture and temperature to grow and thrive. Waterproofing your basement will not completely protect, or eliminate the risk of mold and mildew, since the pipes in you basement can still drip or leak and result in mold. When the drips or leaks are found and repaired quickly, you're greatly reducing the risk of mold and mildew.

Basement waterproofing will not only protect your basement and valuables against property damage, but will protect the overall health of you and your family. Research has shown that mold spores can intensify the affects of asthma and other respiratory problems, if inhaled. Mold spores can also cause severe topical allergic reactions in some adults and children.

A Scam?

Some waterproofing contractors perform a "damproofing" process on the foundation or basement walls by spraying a black, tar-like liquid substance on the outside. Although damproofing is performed, it is not an appropriate or adequate waterproofing method, leaving your basement vulnerable and at risk to outside water sources.