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Foundation Waterproofing Services in Northern Virginia and the Valley
Besides burning down, probably the worst thing that can happen to a residential structure is a foundation problem. The foundation is literally what the house is built on, what keeps the building where it was built, transferring the dead loads and the live loads into the ground.
Why Foundation Waterproofing is Important
The source of many foundation problems is water. Wet soil beneath a foundation can swell or lose strength. But that's only the first reason to keep the foundation dry. There's also the little problem of wet, damp basements and crawl spaces that can breed mold and make below-ground interior spaces generally unpleasant. The problem is that typical concrete and cinder block are not waterproof. Although with no cracks (and what concrete or cinderblock foundation is not cracked?) it will typically keep out liquid water, water vapor can still penetrate quite easily. Keeping water drained away from concrete and cinder block foundations and preventing it from moving through the concrete and cinder blocks are essential to a successful, strong structure.
How We Can Help
The goal is to drain any water away and ensure a dry interior space below grade and it can be relatively simple or fairly involved depending on geographic location, climate, topography, soil/water table conditions, and depth of the foundation. There are three components of any system designed to keep water out. These are, from the bottom up:
And remember that since this will mostly be underground when the building is complete, doing it right the first time is critical, because coming back to fix it is an expensive undertaking. A leaky foundation in a residential building can damage finishes and furnishings, even the structure itself. In a commercial building, water can ruin expensive equipment and disrupt vital work. It all adds up to lost money, wasted time, upset customers and sometimes litigation.
- Drains to move water away from the bottom of the foundation
- Wall treatment to prevent moisture from moving through the wall and to route water down to the drains
- Ground surface treatment adjacent to the building to direct surface water away
And remember that since this will mostly be underground when the building is complete, doing it right the first time is critical, because coming back to fix it is an expensive undertaking. A leaky foundation in a residential building can damage finishes and furnishings, even the structure itself. In a commercial building, water can ruin expensive equipment and disrupt vital work. It all adds up to lost money, wasted time, upset customers and sometimes litigation.
The OilTankRemovals.com Difference
OilTankRemovals.com has been working around foundations for years, since most underground heating oil tanks are installed right next to foundations. We have the necessary equipment, personnel and knowledge to solve your water issues around your home. Are you experiencing a wet basement, mold issues and moisture issues in your crawlspace? Give us a call and we will come out and assess your unique situation. We provide a no cost, no obligation estimate for solving your moisture problems.
Don't Let a Damp Foundation Ruin Your Health