A Complete Guide to Basement Waterproofing

Few qualities are more vital to your home's health than its ability to stay dry, even in the wettest of conditions. When the home has a basement, those needs are ratcheted up even more due to the basement's below-grade level and its proximity to the water table.

A reliably dry basement expands your living space, often doubling it. A finished basement—or even an unfinished but dry basement—increases your home's value and guarantees that the home's structure and upper floors will remain in good condition.

Why Your Basement Needs to Be Dry

Your basement should stay dry in case you want to renovate it into a habitable space. Minus vital services located in the basement such as the water heater, furnace, and washer and dryer, a finished basement can mirror the square footage of the floor directly above. A 1,000 square foot home can transform into a nearly 2,000 square foot home with a smart, well-planned basement finishing project.

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