Basement Waterproofing in Omaha
Basement leaks can be an expensive problem. Investing in your home and solving your wet basement problems is one of the best decisions a homeowner can make. Quality Foundation Repair specializes in basement waterproofing and foundation wall waterproofing services that will repair your basement leaks and prevent future damage to the structure and your belongings.
According to real-estate professionals, a home with leaky basement walls or a wet basement will take a 10-20 percent reduction in value. A wet basement wastes an entire level of the house that can be used for extra living space or storage. Having basement leaks can cause serious health conditions, especially in children and the elderly. Basement waterproofing and foundation wall waterproofing is a sound investment in the value of your home and the health of your family.
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Different Foundations Require Different Basement Waterproofing
Foundation walls differ from house to house in Omaha, meaning there is not a standard foundation waterproofing system that will work for every home. Even the layout of your basement may be cause for special attention.
Quality Foundation Repair is the only basement waterproofing company that uses technology to customize a basement or foundation wall waterproofing system uniquely designed to fit every individual basement, repairing your basement leaks. A usable dry basement will increase the value of your home and will make your home a healthier place to live.
The above diagram shows our below floor and footing system vs. the most popular system used in Nebraska. The better system is obvious – by putting a drain tile beside the footing you do not address the water issues below the basement floor or along the footing. Quality Foundation Repair uses a proven system from the industry leader for basement waterproofing and foundation wall waterproofing in and around Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA.
Basement Leak Repair
Drain tile installed on the outside slowly become clogged by sediment. If your house has drain tiles or a French drain system, it usually is sitting along the footing on the inside (just below your floor level) and has a thin layer of rock on top of it. The rock is working as a filter trying to separate the mud from the water. After a short time, the rock is plugged with mud and no longer allows water into the Drain Tile system as it starts to fill up with mud. A basement leak can cause water to seep inside the hollow voids of the masonry (block). On poured walls, the cold joint (where the footing and poured wall meet) builds up from the hydrostatic pressure forcing the water onto your floor.
Efflorescence
Walls will dissolve water-soluble elements such as calcium, lime, and other minerals, which looks like a white powder on your wall. This is a sign that water is getting on the floor or that you will have a Basement dehumidification services can reduce or eliminate mold and other harmful particles from the air. water buildup problem in the future.
Dehumidification
The number one indoor air allergen is the fecal matter from dust mites. The Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier features a two-stage air filtration system which removes airborne particles such as dust mites, pet dander and other allergens as small as two microns removing up to 90 pints of water per day.
Quality Foundation Repair
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