Your home may be your castle, but how comfortable is that castle? If you’re facing issues with water infiltration in your basement and humid air causing mold and mildew, that castle may resemble the medieval version more than you’d like – dank, smelly, cold, and miserable. Fortunately, there are some great solutions available to fix these problems and return your castle to the palace-like environment you’d prefer.
Improve Comfort with Basement Waterproofing and Dehumidification
Homes in upstate and western New York are known for their issues with basement water buildup and issues with mold, mildew, and algae. Because of our humid and rainy environment, it’s pretty common to have issues with water collecting in basements during or after a rainstorm. Unfortunately, this moisture can lead to serious health problems due to mold and mildew growth, as well as a wide range of additional impacts on your home such as foundation shifting and interior damage.
The Advantages of Basement Waterproofing
Nobody wants a wet basement, and there are a wide range of reasons why residents of Fairport, NY need basement waterproofing:
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Reduced humidity: Less moisture getting into your basement means lower overall humidity in your home all together, though it won’t be as low as it would be with a whole-home dehumidifier. That’s one of the reasons why we often recommend both options in our regional high-humidity climate.
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Less water damage: Basement waterproofing will dramatically reduce the amount of water coming from outside your home, and will channel moisture from internal leaks, such as condensation on cold pipes or drips from leaking pipes, out of your home and away from your loved ones.
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Better foundation stability: By keeping water from building up around your foundation, basement waterproofing helps ensure that your foundation remains more stable and secure. Excess moisture coming through and under your foundation can cause your foundation to shift dramatically.
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Less wear and tear on sump pumps: If you have a lot of water coming into your basement with every storm, your sump pump will take a serious beating every time it has to remove that water. Instead of having to replace it as often, route that water away from your home with an effective basement waterproofing system.
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Longer-lasting interior finishes: Excess moisture and humidity is hard on your interior finishes, including drywall, paneling, wood, flooring, and many other surfaces. Protect your investment in your home’s interior finishes by keeping your basement and home’s indoor air dryer.
The Benefits of Whole-House Dehumidification
But beyond keeping moisture out of your basement, there are additional benefits to whole house dehumidification for your Fairport home:
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Reduced mold and mildew growth: Reduces humidity in the air makes it difficult to impossible for mold and mildew to gain a foothold or spread inside of your home, improving indoor air quality and reducing your reactions to mold spores or related health problems.
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Improved health: Excess humidity allows allergens and mold to flourish, leading to significant health issues. Removing that humidity improves indoor air quality and your overall health, allowing you to enjoy better health and worry less about the impact of poor indoor air quality.
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Reduced allergy symptoms: Not only does dehumidification help control mold outbreaks within your home, but it also controls dust mites, removing a source of common indoor allergies. This allows you to rest more comfortably in your home without the expense of running your HVAC system.
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Protects structural integrity: Wood and steel in your home is susceptible to excess moisture, as is your drywall and interior finishes. If you’ve noticed peeling paint, mold, mildew, or algae, the unseen steel studs, wood joists, and fasteners in your home are also taking a beating.
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Energy efficient: An Energy Star-rated whole-house dehumidifier lets you dehumidify your entire home at a lower overall cost. At the same time, it makes your home comfortable without having to run the furnace or air conditioner to remove excess moisture from your indoor air.
By combining basement waterproofing with whole-house dehumidification, Fairport, NY residents can improve their home’s comfort dramatically, and provide their families with a comfortable environment and reduced health issues. If you’re considering having these issues handled in your home, the experienced professionals at Storm Basement Waterproofing in Fairport, NY are always happy to help. Why not contact us today to get started?