A finished basement adds value to a home not only in
price but in appearance. If you intend
selling your home, a beautifully designed basement will help increase your home’s
market worth. These are few reasons why you must ensure your basement is
prevented from moisture. Although modern
homes are usually built in such a way that it prevents moisture
penetration. Both the foundation and the
walls of the basement are reinforced and sealed against moisture penetration.
Older homes can also be renovated to prevent moisture penetration, though this
doesn't completely stop the moisture penetration. A basement is usually a damp
area in the home.
AGM
Basement
is a professional contractor offering basement renovation and finishing
services. For with these professionals
at your services, then you are secured. Given its location, basements are
usually built below the normal ground level of the home. The strategic location
of the basement allows it to have a cooler temperature compared to other parts
of the home, which makes it prone to moisture penetration. This is the reason
why even the best built basements are still prone to moisture penetration. However, most people refuse to follow the
basic guidelines for a basement renovation.
When renovating your basement, there are certain factors
to consider, you must first know the source of moisture penetration. This is important as it will help in
rectifying the anomaly. Before you start a basement renovation project, ensure
you get a specialist to come inspect your drain. This is important even though many don't
place it as a priority during basement renovation. The plumbing channels must
be thoroughly checked to ensure that it's functional and also to confirm it
isn't a potential source for moisture penetration.
What to Look For
Before hiring the services of a professional to inspect
your sewer, be it a plumber or a general
contractor, you must ensure that pipe
cracks are checked. Also, your
contractor must also check the plants root, to know if it has penetrated the
pipe or not. Any form of minimal damage
can cause serious damage to the pipes; this is a more common problem in older
homes.
Broken pipe can easily cause blockage. Also get rid of
plant roots that must have found their way to the pipe area. This needs to be
done to keep your pipes intact. You must take the above listed guidelines
seriously if you want a moisture-free basement.
You don't want to spend a large sum of money on basement renovation only
for faulty sewage to render your efforts useless. After completing a basement
renovation, you must ensure the entire basement area is thoroughly cleaned
up. Effectively plan your basement renovation,
but ensure your plumbing channels and drains are well checked. People without
adequate planning for their basement end up spending more than budgeted. So
therefore get a specialist to help ensure your basement renovation is well
planned and carried out.
