Moisture in your home can lead to a number of damaging effects, from the weakened structure of the house itself to the growth of harmful mold and mildew. While moisture can be the result of a leaking pipe or heavy rainfall, there are plenty of other ways water can enter your home. Aside from heavy rainfall and leaks, moisture results from cooking, showering, and much more. Needless to say, proper moisture control is essential in any home, as moisture is constantly being introduced to your home.
Because moisture can present a variety of hazards throughout the house, in addition to adverse health effects, it’s important to know how moisture enters your home and how to prevent it. StayDry® Waterproofing specializes in identifying and removing unwanted moisture from your home.
StayDry Waterproofing is a waterproofing company serving all of Michigan as well as Northern Indiana and Northern Ohio. We offer a variety of moisture control services for basements, crawl spaces, and other areas of your home.
Known for our honesty, five-star service, and top-notch products, you can trust the StayDry team to recommend the best solutions for controlling moisture — no more, no less.
Call us today at 1-800-STAY-DRY® with any questions and for your free inspection and consultation.
As you can see, controlling moisture in your home is crucial to avoid the effects and damage it can cause. Aside from promptly repairing any leaks and sources of moisture, your home should be properly ventilated and insulated to effectively prevent moisture. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep your home dry.
Moisture is often the result of a damp basement. If your home’s basement is prone to flooding, a drainage system or additional waterproofing may be necessary.
During our free evaluation, StayDry will identify the source of moisture in your home and recommend the moisture control service or solution that will work best for you. Options to reduce water build-up include:
A sump pump is a key part of a water removal system. It automatically detects rising water levels in the sump basin beneath your basement and pumps any excess groundwater or seepage out of the crawl space through a discharge pipe to a dry well, or storm drain away from your home. A reliable sump pump acts as the first line of defense in keeping your basement or crawl space dry.
If you have hydrostatic pressure pushing on your foundation walls, cracks are inevitable, but if caught early enough, they can be treated with polyurethane injections. The material expands to fill and seal the crack to permanently stop water or moisture from entering your basement. Crack injections are most effective on thinner, hairline cracks, typically caused by settling, pressure, or age. Injections, however, don't address the root cause of the pressure. You may need additional waterproofing solutions to fix the problem.
Used for nearly 150 years, French drains are best used for basements that tend to flood after heavy rainfall. Our team digs a trench along the interior perimeter of the basement or crawl space, installs a perforated pipe, and surrounds it with gravel. It collects water that would otherwise enter your basement through the walls or the floor and reroutes it to a safer place, away from your home. It also greatly relieves the hydrostatic pressure on your foundation walls and reduces flooding after heavy rains.
More substantial problems call for exterior waterproofing. The installation process requires a professional approach, often involving excavation. Our team creates a barrier of waterproof membranes, drainage boards, and backfill materials that prevent groundwater from ever entering your home (unlike a sump pump that addresses water that has penetrated your foundation).
Dehumidifiers keep your home moisture-free by actively pulling moisture from the air. It then condenses the moisture into water (which is drained away) and recirculates drier, cooler air. Removing excess moisture from the air helps prevent musty odors, mold, or mildew growth, and reduces condensation, significantly improving the indoor air quality in your home.
The StayDry® team has 100+ years of combined experience with basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, wall repair, and mold control. Give us a call or fill out the form here and we’ll get in touch to schedule your free inspection.
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