Outdoor Drainage
Are your downspouts extended?
95% of all basement & crawlspace seepage are caused from downspout run off and bad drainage. Don’t let storm water ruin your home. Guard your investment with Seal Guard. Speak to a Master Seal Technician today for your free estimate.
Here at Wet Seal Waterproofing we do a number of things that will prevent water seepage into your home from the outside. We extend downspouts to ensure that all water is properly rerouted away from your foundation. In some cases water can puddle in dips and swells in your yard. In this case you may need a catch basin to redirect any puddling. Any puddling water near and around your foundation is a potential risk of water seepage.
In some instances driveways and dirt grade slope toward your house inviting rain water to enter your garage or carport. This can cause major foundation settlement not only to your foundation but to your slab as well. To avoid this problem it is best to install an outdoor channel drain that catches any storm water run off before it enters any cracks or causes any settlement.
If the grade level outside is higher than the floor level inside, this grade level needs to be lowered. This could cause water to enter more easily. Sometimes needing to be excavated completely and install a retaining wall to hold up surrounding soil. Wet Seal only installs the best and never settles for less. It is always recommended using stone, block or concrete retaining walls. Wooden retaining walls and rail road ties are never recommended. Why spend the time and money on a product that could potentially rot away in a couple years, leaving you with a bigger mess then when you started. That’s why we recommend doing the job right the first time and permanently.
Any of these issues should not be taken lightly and should be corrected as soon as possible. When it comes to water, you may not see signs at first but over time could lead to major problems and damage. Don’t wait until it’s to late. Fix the problem now before it gets worse. Let us help you set your mind at ease.
