Your home is a place for you to live, relax and feel safe. Part of feeling safe in your home is having the peace of mind that it provides you and your family with a healthy living environment – and this is where having a dry basement is important.
Wet Basement Health Issues
A wet basement is a nuisance – to say the least. But did you know that a chronic wet basement can pose potential health issues for you and your family, making it even more important to ensure you have a dry basement?
Mold Spores & Mildew
Consistent moisture in any room in your household is the perfect breeding ground for mold spores and mildew. The most common place for this to occur in a home is in the basement and/or crawlspace, as these areas are highly prone to chronic moisture.
So, how do you know if your basement has a mold problem? If you and your family notice a damp, musty odor, mold is likely present or will be very soon. Mold spores, unfortunately, regularly cause negative health reactions in humans according to the CDC, including:
- Stuffy, runny, or bloody noses
- Itchy and watery eyes
- Rashes or hives
- Wheezing, shortness of breath or even asthma attacks
- Fever
Unfortunately, a child’s early exposure to mold can lead to serious allergies in the future, making it even more important to achieve a dry basement if you have a growing family. Other people who are more at risk for severe reactions to mold include individuals who are immunocompromised and those who suffer from chronic respiratory issues such as lung disease or asthma.
Creating A Healthier Home
Mold and mildew in your basement are especially common in warm, humid environments, especially in closed houses. Quite simply, then, ensuring that you’re creating a healthier home for you and your family starts with taking the steps necessary to achieve a dry basement.
What you can do on a daily basis:
- Control humidity levels in your home (especially the basement)
- Fix leaky roofs, windows, and pipes
- If you experience home flooding be sure to very thoroughly clean and dry the affected rooms
Depending on the severity of your mold issue and wet basement source, different methods are used by basement waterproofing contractors in Kansas City. Typically, our team of basement waterproofing contractors utilize a sub-floor drainage system that is designed to solve basement leaking problems while still allowing customization to meet the needs of any customer’s home, old or new.
Basement waterproofing is a step towards a healthier home. Plus, getting basement waterproofing for your home can save you money. A dry basement positively influences the resale value of any home in Kansas City!
Basement Waterproofing in Kansas City
Want to ensure your home isn’t compromising your health and your family? Our team of highly trained basement waterproofer contractors delivers industry-leading basement waterproofing for countless homes throughout Kansas City.
Are you curious about how we can help you and your home be a healthier safe haven? Contact us for a free consultation.
KC Waterproofing & Foundation Repair is proud to work to keep families in dry and strong homes in Johnson County, Kansas including, Mission, Mission Hills, Olathe, Roeland Park, Merriam and more!
