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There are many causes of a wet basement. Some common causes include: clogged drains, leaking toilet, leaking windows or roof, leaking water heaters, broken pipes, overflowing of sinks, tubs, and washing machines, sump pump malfunction, natural disasters, debris in/clogged gutters, etc. There are precautionary steps you can take to help avoid/limit water damage. See link below for expert advice on water damage.
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How can I get government grant ( a loan) to repair my wet basement?
How can I get government grant (a loan) to repair my wet basement?
Why is my basement so wet feeling and how do I get rid of it?
Basement may be so wet feeling due to the humidity and unsealed area in the basement. You can get rid of the wet feeling by sealing up any holes with concrete and keep the room well conditioned by an air conditioner to keep cool and from feeling wet.
Is it beneficial to keep or plant grass to prevent a wet basement?
only if you want to practice your putting in your basement
Where can one purchase basement flooring?
The floor in my basement has gotten wet. Where can I buy some new flooring?
Where can one go to find information on wet basement solutions?
There are a number of trustworthy resources you can look into if you need help finding a solution to a wet basement. The Internet is a good starting point. Basement waterproofing and other remedies for wet basements are frequently covered in depth on reputable websites devoted to home improvement, building, and real estate. The reasons of basement dampness, various waterproofing methods, and do-it-yourself advice can all be found on these sites.
How do I waterproof my basement?
Sani-Tred's unique do it yourself basement waterproofing system completely seals any basement permanently, no matter how wet or deteriorated. It has easy do it yourself steps that can completely waterproof your basement.
What mealy bugs eat?
A mealybug is attracted by moist and wet climates. If you have a basement that is warm and gets wet regularly, they might make their basement their home.
Is an automatic dehumidifier a good solution for a wet basement?
yes it is a good solution for a damp basement because it helps prevent moisture, sweating pipes, metal objects getting rusty, and musty odors in your basement.
Best way to drain water from the basement?
The best too for draining a flooded basement is a built-in sump pump. If your basement does not have a sump pump , you can rent a pump from most equipment rental stores. A wet/dry vacuum can also be used to remove water from a flooded basement.
WHAT causes something wet to dry out?
evaporation of the water from wet object
What is average cost to waterproof basement?
It all depends on what is wrong. You can check out a great web tool I found for troubleshooting wet basement problems. It will help you figure out what is causing your problem and also, give you the available remedies. You will also fing some good advice to lessen your problem or to prevent it. It is called the Wet Basement Analyzer. A link is below. Good luck!
We have 4 chairs that are crome but got wet in the basement and rusted. Can you recrome just the bottom that got wet?
No you will have to re-chrome the whole thing or it wont look right.
