How Basement Waterproofing Can Safeguard Your Basement During A Hurricane
Long Island is no stranger to Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, making it crucial for homeowners to make proactive decisions to protect their property from the potential damages that are caused by these types of storms. Hurricanes bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and basement flooding, which is commonly overlooked, we will explain in this blog post how a basement waterproofing system can safeguard your basement even in a Hurricane.
Threats of Hurricanes & The Role of A Waterproofing System:
When Hurricanes make landfall they wreak havoc on homes from all the intense wind, rain, and flooding. Typically when communities get flooded, water will enter the most vulnerable point of a home, which is the basement due to it being the lowest part of the home. A basement waterproofing system can play a crucial role in protecting your basement from water intrusion during events like Hurricanes and Tropical Storms. A good basement waterproofing system will keep your basement dry, prevent mold growth, and protect your valuables from water damage.
Healthy Basement Systems Waterproofing Approach:
1. Interior Drainage System: Our interior drainage system is called WaterGuard and it gets installed around the perimeter of the basement under your cement floor. It will capture any water that tries to enter the basement and direct it to a sump pump system, which then discharges the water out of the basement and away from the foundation of the home.
2. Sump Pump Systems: The sump pump system is the heart of any basement waterproofing, this will discharge any water that enters the sump pump system out of the home and away from the foundation of the home, preventing flooding and water damage. During Hurricanes you might say will we typically lose power, how will my sump pump still be able to operate? Here at Healthy Basement Systems, we offer advanced sump pump systems that come equipped with battery backup systems to ensure your system can run all the time even during a power outage.
3. Foundation Wall Seepage: To add another layer of protection to your basement we can seal your basement walls from water vaper permeating through the concrete foundation by installing a vapor barrier system over the foundation walls.
Hurricane Preparation:
Here are some preventative measures homeowners can take to help protect their basement during Hurricane season:
- Clear gutters and downspouts of any debris to ensure proper water drainage.
- If you have any cracks in your foundation, you should have those sealed up to prevent water seepage.
- Ensure to have your sump pump system maintenanced on a yearly basis to ensure it's correctly functioning.
Protect your basement from Hurricanes and Tropical Storms by taking the necessary measures to protect your home from water damage. Remember prevention is key, by investing in a basement waterproofing system you can have peace of mind knowing your home is properly protected from water damage. Contact us today and learn more about how our basement waterproofing system can help protect your basement even during Hurricane Season.
