Sump Pumps—The “Heart” of Basement Waterproofing
While it is essential to waterproof both indoors and outside a home, keeping a basement dry of any water that might still seep in depends on installing one or more sump pumps.
Of course, if a basement is flooded, water must first be removed, and the inside and outside of a home must be waterproofed. A sump pump keeps a home’s basement and crawlspaces dry and sanitary after the water is removed.
Sump pumps not only remove water but improve air quality and prevent fungus and mildew buildup. Even small puddles of water are quickly eliminated, decreasing germs, as water has a way of “working its way in” no matter how well a home is waterproofed.
Homes do naturally settle because of gravity, and this means that tiny cracks can form after waterproofing, which are mostly indistinguishable from the human eye.
A sump pump may be needed both indoors and outside a home, as a good waterproofing specialist will check for signs of settling. Each home is unique and may need more than one pump or a specialized style, such as a pedestal pump or a submersible one.
There is a “pit” where a sump pump is placed, and with severe basement leakage, a pedestal pump sits above the pit on, of course, a pedestal to protect the motor from damage.
Immersible or submersible pumps are underground and are unobtrusive and quieter when running. It depends on a home location and, of course, the size of the area and the land table upon which your home may sit.
Areas with heavy rainfall and areas with high-ground tables are prone more to repeat flooding and leakage.
Homes in these types of areas experience more water input into a home. Therefore, pedestal pumps and immersible ones are oftentimes needed for complete water control inside a home and to prevent foundational damage outside.
No matter what, a sump pump of some type is generally needed and the most efficient way of controlling unwanted water.
Pumps do need maintenance, though, so a yearly checkup or even a monthly one might be recommended.
Taking care of the “heart” of a home, the sump pump means less water and fewer headaches from water damage throughout the years.
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