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Have You Noticed Wet or Cracked Walls in Your Home?

Wet basement solutions are never something a person wants to have to seek out. You might have noticed that your walls are damp or wet, or, even worse, that they’re cracked. Regardless of whether you’ve got a living room in your basement, or you use your unfinished basement as a space for storage, damp or cracked walls can lead to a problem with your foundation. Many people know that keeping the foundation intact is important, but what are the other issues you could encounter in a wet basement?

Nobody wants a moldy basement. It smells bad, it can destroy your possessions, and it could even make your family ill. Nasal conditions, sore throats, and coughing and sneezing have all been linked to the existence of mold in a home. It also opens the door for spiders, bacteria, mites, and even nematodes (nematodes have a digestive system on both ends of their bodies- nobody wants that in their home!). If you keep your home at a normal temperature, most of the previously mentioned unwanted creatures will be just as comfortable in your space as you are. Because they’ll be happy with your temperature, the thing you can control best in your home is the amount of moisture in it.

If you’re seeking wet basement solutions due to the existence of mold in your home, Zablocki Waterproofing can offer assistance in foundation repair. We’ll provide you with a free estimate with what you will need to get your basement back to being a comfortable, moisture-free living space. Contact us today and let us be your source for wet basement solutions.

What Causes A Cracked Foundation?

There are a number of things that can happen when you’re a home or business owner, but foundation cracks are something no one ever wants to deal with. If you’ve noticed cracks forming in your home or commercial building’s foundation, you may be wondering what could have caused this to happen. Cracked foundations are caused by a variety of forces, including:

Poor Construction

Before your home or commercial building was built, the site was analyzed in order to identify the best materials to work with, and the soil itself was prepped. Substandard materials and improper soil preparation can both cause cracks in your foundation as the structure settles.   

Lack Of Moisture

Here at Zablocki Waterproofing, we’re more concerned with instances of too much water, but too little water can also be destructive on your foundation. Drought conditions can cause soil to become extremely dry, which causes it to shrink and pull away from your foundation.

Lack Of Drainage

Water can affect your basement foundation from any side, so it’s important to keep an eye on your gutter and drain tile systems. If your rain gutters release water too close to your home, they could be oversaturating the soil close to your foundation with excess moisture. Wet soil expands and can put pressure on your foundation walls. A clogged drain tile system, too, can cause excessive moisture underneath your foundation. So make sure gutter cleaning is part of your regular home maintenance. 

If cracks are forming in your home or commercial building’s foundation, contact Zablocki Waterproofing, the leading basement waterproofing and foundation repair experts in Milwaukee.