Depending on the climate and geography surrounding a building,
most structures need basement waterproofing to ensure that water
stays out of the lowest levels and to protect the structural
integrity of the building. When it rains or snows, moisture
slowly seeps into the ground and accumulates in the soil
surrounding the outer walls of the structure. As this soil
becomes waterlogged, the pressure caused by the weight of the
soaked soil pressing against the outer walls of the building
starts to increase. This pressure is called hydrostatic
pressure, and as it increases, water outside the building finds
its way inside the building through cracks and buckling walls.
Increased moisture in the basement leads to mold and mildew,
light flooding, heavy flooding and even collapsing basement
walls – all of which decrease the value and usefulness of the
basement space as well as the entire structure. For businesses,
water-damaged basements mean less storage space as well as the
potential for damaged goods already stored