What causes wetness and dampness of basement and what are the solutions available?
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Eventually, every foundation such as your basement will leak over time because no foundation is waterproofed for forever. The earth moves from time to time even if you don't feel it. This makes for cracks and gaps where water tends to seep through. Water will always find a way to get indoors sooner or later. And because of its natural structure of being built underground, your basement will receive the very first beating.
There are different methods to rooftop waterproofing basement walls. Firstly, you should check your basement for any sign of cracks and gaps where water can leak through. If you find cracks, apply a waterproof compound to fill the gap in. You would surely find a suitable waterproof compound available in the local hardware store. You may also waterproof basement walls with the use of a waterproof mix which is also available in most hardware stores. However, a waterproof mix will not mix so well with a painted wall. Thus, the paint should be removed before the waterproof mix is applied