The formation of humidity in the basement is the worst problem. It can not only completely change the microclimate in the house and contribute to continuous development harmful to human health black fungal mold, but also negatively affect the very foundation building. In the future, this can lead to cracking and partial destruction of the foundation. We will examine in more detail, because of what humidity appears and how to eliminate it.
Main reasons
The most common causes of damp on the ground floor are:
- Poor or insufficient foundation waterproofing. This contributes to the almost free flow of melt, rain and groundwater into the basement. This can be easily checked by the presence of dampness on the walls;
- Violation of the integrity of the foundation. In various circumstances, cracks can form on the base of the house, which will contribute to the flow of moisture to the basement. You can detect them by the characteristic wet spot on the wall, in the same place;
- Lack of ventilation or lack thereof. If the ventilation is weak, then condensation will constantly form on the basement, this also leads to stagnation of air;
- Leaks in utilities. If the above reasons do not apply to your case, then you should check the integrity of engineering communications. Perhaps the reason lies precisely in them.
How to fix moisture
Initially, it is necessary to find out all the reasons for the ingress or formation of moisture on the basement. Only then proceed to eliminate them. If there are cracks in the foundation of the house, it is necessary to carry out work on their closing and restoration of integrity. Check the effectiveness of external and internal waterproofing. If possible, do additional work to improve it. Eliminate all leaks in engineering communications, and if necessary, update outdated and worn out elements.
Be sure to equip the basement of the house with ventilation. It will ensure normal air circulation. Additionally, install heating elements that will effectively combat constant moisture. The combined operation of ventilation and drainage devices will allow you to achieve the desired effect very quickly. And the humidity on the basement will no longer bother you.
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