Awareness of the Landscaping Around Your Home Will Keep You Dry
One thing is always true about water. It will follow the path of least resistance. This fact is rather important to consider when you are a homeowner or looking at a new home. Grading refers to the level of the ground around a home. At Jerry’s Waterproofing, we provide basement waterproofing solutions that can help in the case that your property is poorly graded. Let’s take a closer look at how grading works and its effects on your home.
Why is Grading Important?
If a lot isn’t graded properly, water from rain or irrigation systems can run back toward the home. Improper grading can create major issues such as foundation movement, cracking, or settlement. Water in the foundation could lead to rot in the walls, framing members, and mold. Many families use their basement as additional living space or as a storage space for important items. Ultimately, you may also find your basement flooded with unwanted water damaging the living space or property as a whole.
Spotting Negative Grading
In the best-case scenario, the ground around your foundation should drop 1 inch for every 1 foot that you move away from the house for the first 5-to-10 feet around the structure. While this is not always possible, the ground should never be sloping upwards as you move away from your house foundation. It may not be obvious, but upward sloping is sometimes visible. The end result of this upward slope is, as we mentioned before, water will follow the path of least resistance: straight toward your foundation.
If You are Experiencing Water in Your Basement, Contact the Waterproofing Professionals
If you as having problems with water in your basement, or any other issues related to negative grading, the professionals at Jerry’s Waterproofing are here to help. The best solution is to control water and invest in an adequate waterproofing system. This will help maintain structural stability of homes and buildings. We provide the following waterproofing methods:
- Basic drainage
- Sump pumps
- Battery back up sump pumps
- Waterproofing membranes
While it is important to be able to spot negative grading around your home, we know that many are suffering from its effects. Contact Jerry’s Waterproofing today to set up an inspection. It is our goal to give you a safe, dry, and happy home!