You actively ensure that your home’s interior is up-to-date and in pristine condition, but you probably don’t give much consideration to your home’s exterior, much less its foundation. Foundation is the base of your home; it’s what keeps your walls standing. Although your foundation is strong and is designed to carry tons of weight, it is still susceptible to substantial damage. The good news is that damage can be preventable by installing a foundation liner.
Foundation liners protect your home’s foundation, and by extension, the rest of your home. You don’t have to worry about a liner harming your foundation, the real threats to your foundation are nature’s elements. Water damage is the fastest way to wear down your foundation. Not only is water damage unattractive, but it’s also a safety hazard to your family. Water damage can be caused by heavy rains or melting snow. An excess of water will inundate your basement and expose the rest of your home to mold. This will decrease your home’s value. Avoid paying for a costly foundation repair down the line by being proactive. Install a foundation liner before water damage has a chance to impact your home.
How do foundation liners protect my home from water damage?
2018 marked the wettest year for the United States since 1890. Floods were at an all-time high, including in cities that hardly experience heavy rains. One heavy rainfall is enough to damage your home’s foundation. Your home’s foundation is likely made of concrete or bricks, which can handle roughhousing. However, these materials are not resistant to water damage. In fact, these materials are extremely susceptible to damage when exposed to large amounts of water. You cannot afford to overlook inevitable water damage to your foundation.
How do I spot water-related issues on my foundation?
Some signs of water damage to your home’s foundation are easy to spot, while others are less noticeable. Every homeowner must be aware of the following: standing water inside your basement, rusted metal pipes inside your home, wall stains, and wall cracks. According to the American Society of Home Inspectors, 60% of Americans have a wet basement. 38% of wet basements run the risk of growing basement mold. You need to act immediately because wherever there’s moisture, mold grows and spreads fast. Mold won’t just stay in your basement—it’ll compromise your entire house. Your interior carpeting or hardwood floors will be covered in mold. If you store valuable items in your basement, they will also fall victim to mold infestation. Water damage to your home’s foundation is a threat to the longevity of your home. In severe cases, the foundation of your home will begin to shift.
Don’t neglect the early signs of environmental stress on your home’s foundation. The last thing you want is for your home’s foundation to crack, settle unevenly, or shift. One of the best investments you will make on your home is protecting it with a foundation liner. This investment will save you from the monetary and emotional stress of a home that’s falling apart in the future. Call Windowell Expressions today and our experts will help you upgrade your home.
