Have you ever thought about finishing your basement?
Don't let a wet, leaky basement stop you!
Basement leaks not only make life miserable, they may cause damage to contents, produce mold and mildew, and result in expensive repairs to your structure. Basement walls should seal out a moderate amount of water, but few will withstand a great deal of water pressure. If the basement leaks only during heavy rains, this can lead to basement flooding, and the proliferation of mold and mildew. This not only compromises your house's structural integrity, it also is a health hazard to you and your family.
Eliminating Humidity
The cooler temperatures in basements create unique humidity control challenges for homeowners. The earth under a slab in the basement remains at a near constant temperature of 50-60 degrees year round. The ground keeps the slab in a basement cool. This cool surface temperature creates micro-environments where condensation (or sweating) can occur. The conditions that result support mold/microbial growth and cause musty odors. Often the only way to maintain the EPA's recommended humidity levels for homes (50% or less) is with the addition of a high capacity, high efficiency dehumidifier.
How It Works
Each home and basement is different. Your foundation may be stone, brick, concrete block, or cement walls. The most common water entry points are the floor wall joint, wall cracks, floor cracks, and down the walls creating wet basement problems. Because of the eventual build up of water pressure against the foundation, even the smallest leak can lead to a flooded basement, potentially costing thousands of dollars in repairs and mold and mildew remediation. It's better for your house, and your family's health if you take care of this potentially dangerous problem before it gets out of control.
We have created innovative basement waterproofing solutions such as the Water Grabber® and the Water Trek Aqua Route® to keep your basement dry as efficiently as possible. Our dewatering system is installed on the inside saving you costly excavating and landscaping expenses compared to traditional exterior waterproofing methods.
No matter what the basement problem, from basement leaks, to sump pump installation, to dehumidification, and flooding repair, Illini Crawl Space & Basement Technologies, a subsidiary of TERMINIX, has the solution!
