Use Your Basement, Don't Waste It
Your basement is a valuable and useable space - or at least could be. Many homeowner's never make the decision to waterproof their basement. During rainy seasons your basement and the stuff your store in it are all at risk of being damaged by basement flooding. Once flooding happens there is no saving the cardboard boxes, clothes, valuables, or other things that were once in your basement.
Here are 4 reasons to waterproof your basement.
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Wet basements can make you sick.
Warm air rises from your basement, through your home, and into your living space. Studies have shown that we actually breathe in about 50% of the air that comes from our basements. Mold LOVES wet basements and thrives in such conditions. Prolonged exposure to mold and mildew can have serious health risks such as allergies and asthma.
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Wet basements are wasted space.
Basements should be a valuable extra space in your house for storage, a spot for the kids to play, or whatever you want it used for. But, no one wants to spend time in a basement that lets water in, has ugly water damage spots, and also has that wet basement smell we know too well.
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Unfinished = higher heating and cooling bills
Did you know damp air takes more energy to both cool and to heat. Trying to cool and heat your wet basement greatly raises your energy bill, especially during heavy rains. Why pay more in energy costs when you can actually save money by making your home more energy efficient and healthier at the same time?
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FINISHED = Extra space for living!
Let's face it, you're not going to finish your basement when everything is at risk of being flooded. But, if you make the decision to waterproof your basement you can turn it in to a complete living space for relaxation, family fun, etc. So if you want that beautiful finished basement and you'd like it to stay beautiful, then waterproofing your basement is the right move.
Midwest Basement Systems is an industry expert in basement waterproofing and we would be happy to take a look at your home and provide a free estimate to see how we can help your wet basement issues! If you want that valuable and useable space, please call 1-515-289-1606.