Will you join us in making a change? Keep basements and crawl spaces dry
No one wants wet basements or crawl spaces. Especially not when moisture rises up through the walls. This could even lead to health problems. Here are a few simple tips.
What can you do yourself?
- Check drainage: do you have a drainage system under your home? Drainage pipes must be flushed regularly, otherwise they will become clogged.
- Groundwater flooding: if you are unable to resolve the issue yourself, please contact the local council. They can work with you to assess the groundwater level and explore possible solutions.
- To pump or not to pump? If you live in an area with a high groundwater level and your basement/crawl space is not waterproof, pumping is pointless. Make sure you have good ventilation in your home.
- Ventilation: make sure there is adequate ventilation. A crawl space requires at least two ventilation grilles connected to the outside. The grilles should be positioned opposite each other so that moisture can be removed.
- Filling with shells: in some cases, when a house is built, the crawl space is made too deep; 60 cm is sufficient. You can have a crawl space that is too deep filled partially with shells, for example.
- Waterproofing: As a homeowner, you are responsible for ensuring that your basement is waterproof. There are several methods for doing this. Contact a contractor or specialist in your area.