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Troubleshooting Wet Basement Problems

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Wet Basement Problems

Basement Leak in Poured Concrete Wall


The basement can be used for additional activity space in your home if it is dry. But if it is wet or damp the basement becomes nothing more than wasted space, or worse, a source of moisture that can damage the home's structure.

Basement moisture problems can range from the basement becoming a bit musty in the summer to more serious problems. If the wetness or dampness occurs in winter or results in any standing water or wet walls or floors, you need to take corrective action.

In this tutorial we'll review the common types of water problems in the basement and how to diagnose and fix these problems.

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