The little things are everything..
Battling a wet basement?
- Check your roof gutter downspouts...... Do they look like this --->
- Is the soil around the perimeter of the home sunken in areas?
The remedy
Keep in mind the soil/dirt should only touch the foundation block and not be in contact with any siding. Reason being soils/grass/mulch all retain water.
That moisture can, and will wick into the building if not blocked.
- First add downspout extensions like this...
- Then add soil, building it up around the house like this...
Keep in mind the soil/dirt should only touch the foundation block and not be in contact with any siding. Reason being soils/grass/mulch all retain water.
That moisture can, and will wick into the building if not blocked.