Basement Renovations: Preparing Your Basement for Remodeling

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A home’s basement can serve as valuable, additional living space; and when properly finished, your basement will not look or feel like a basement whatsoever, but will merely be an extension of your home. However, basements are often underutilized because they tend to be damp, leaky places unsuitable for living. This is where it can be extremely beneficial to take precautionary steps to prevent moisture from entering your basement. Taking a few key steps can greatly reduce the amount of moisture that is able to enter your home, and will allow you to have your basement remodeled. Here is a quick guide on how to seal a basement so that you can begin your basement renovations.

 

Seal Any Cracks

The next step in sealing your basement is to make sure that the inside of your basement is prepared to keep water out. This will require a keen eye as well as patience, as you will need to scour the walls and floors of your basement for any possible cracking. These cracks are weak points, and they can easily let water into your home. Thusly, you will need to have them repaired as soon as possible.

 

Ensure Windows Are Keeping Water Out

You will also want to check the seals around your windows, if there are any in your basement, as this can be an easy way for water to enter your home. You will then want to make sure that they are still keeping out water, and have them resealed if they are not. However, in some circumstances older leaking windows may need to be replaced.

 

Consider Professional Waterproofing

Taking the above precautionary steps can go a long way in helping to keep your basement dry; however, if you continue to experience problems with a leaky basement, you may need to consider professional basement waterproofing. A professional can not only better determine the source of your basement’s moisture, and fix the problem causing it, but they can also properly seal your basement against any future leaks, making sure that your basement is functional and livable. 

 

Contact us to learn more about the steps you can take to keep your basement dry, as well as to learn about how we can help to transform your currently unused basement into a space that you will be unable to live without.

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