Foundations are under a lot of stress from carrying the weight of the entire house. In order to remain strong, they have to be protected from water intrusion. Water is one of the biggest enemies of a foundation. These are some of the benefits of waterproofing the foundation.
Water will get into the tiny holes that concrete naturally has. As the temperature drops, these tiny droplets freeze. As water freezes, it expands. This expansion is strong enough to widen the tiny cracks in the concrete. When the water melts, these cracks are left behind. More water can get into the foundation, and the process starts all over again. One of the big benefits of foundation waterproofing in Cambridge MA is to prevent cracks from developing due to changes in water temperature.
Another benefit of waterproofing is to prevent the growth of mold. Mold needs a constant source of moisture to grow and develop. If it is feed a constant source of water, it will continue to grow and spread. While surface mold can be removed, it will continue to return as long as it has a water source. Rain, dew, and even sprinkler water can seep into the foundation through the soil and will continue to provide that water source. The way to stop it is to prevent the water from getting in at all.
The foundation waterproofing in Cambridge MA can also prevent high humidity levels that occur in the basement. High humidity problems can make this area feel very uncomfortable. It can also increase the amount of rusting that can occur on heating systems, oil tanks and another other metal object stashed in the basement. This can age equipment more rapidly than it is designed to do and can potentially shorten the life of these systems.
Waterproofing a foundation will help protect it from water intrusion. Because concrete is a porous material, it will absorb any water that is in the soil. All foundations need to be sealed to prevent this from happening. Contact Fitzgerald Restoration Inc for more information or to schedule an appointment to get your foundation waterproofed before the water seeps in.
