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With the festive season around the corner and the icy weather setting in, the last thing you want to deal with is a leaking basement! Here are some of the reasons your basement may flood in the winter (and what to do if it does) from the specialists in basement waterproofing, Rockland County, NY. Reasons Why Your Basement Can Flood In Winter  Radiating Heat: Your basement is significantly warmer than the weather outside. Therefore, if it is not properly insulated, this heat can leak out of the building where it warms up the surrounding ground, melting the snow. This water is trapped between the basement and the frozen ground, which raises the hydrostatic pressure, causing the water to push the through little cracks in your basement wall, causing leaks. It is important to properly waterproof and insulate your basement to prevent this issue. Gutters And Downspouts Too Close To Your Structure: Gutters and downspouts form a system that is supposed to move water...

Moisture in the crawl space of your home can lead to serious problems including mold, pests and even structural issues in your foundations and basement. Here are some of the most common crawl space problems that require professional solutions, from the specialists in basement waterproofing, Bergen County, NJ: Spray Foam Insulation: Spray foam insulation is a great product, but only if it is applied correctly in the right areas of a building. Unfortunately, if it is applied in a crawl space, all it does is trap moisture between the wall and the foam, causing the wood to rot and other moisture-related issues. Fiberglass Insulation: You may think that fiberglass insulation would be a great alternative to spray foam, but it has a similar effect. When exposed to moisture, the fiberglass soaks it all up, making your moisture problem even worse by attracting mold and pests. Fortunately, there is a solution in the form of high-quality crawl space vapor barriers. Poor Draina...