неделя, 23 ноември 2014 г.

Do Away With Moisture Issues Through Waterproofing Atlanta

By Ida Dorsey


When buildings are exposed to moisture problems, they can suffer a lot considering that the increased moisture affects the interior surfaces and the strength of the structure. You might have the foundations and walls cracking or deteriorating because of such moisture. It is essential you consider contacting a waterproofing Atlanta, GA contractor to help prevent moisture damage.

Cracks will let in moisture, which may begin to take a toll on the interior of a house. Cracks in floors also encourage moisture to get in. The soils around and under the floors can become wet when it rains. If there are cracks, moisture will rise and enter the building through those cracking.

The basement areas are located below ground levels and they tend to be worst hit by moisture problems. When it is raining, the soils around your building will be soaked in water. As the water table rises, it will bring moisture closer to the buildings. The moisture will penetrate through cracks and joints of foundations to enter a building.

Inside a house, moisture will cause molds to start propagating and within a short time, your home is invaded by a colony of molds. One problem with molds is that they spread very fast and in less than two days, you may have them growing all over the house. When the spores are inhaled by family members and other people, they start experiencing allergenic reactions such as watery eyes, running nose, coughing, and sneezing.

When a lot of water is collecting next to the foundation due to poor grading, it may cause moisture to penetrate the walls and settle inside the house. Buildings which have loose backfills may experience problems of moisture time in time especially when it rains. Backfill areas are the holes, which are left on the outside of foundation walls after erecting the walling structure. The holes are filled with soils in order to make them attain the same level with the rest of the ground.

The moisture will transfer from the ground to the walls and eventually enter your building. When moisture content increases inside a house, it paves way for growth of molds. Molds will grow in moist areas and they can spread pretty fast. Moisture may also continue affecting the structure and you might have cracks developing on walls and the foundations.

When there is moisture inside a house, it will create the right condition for molds to grow. Within a short time, you will have molds growing inside a house. Molds will cause damages and threaten the health of your family. The spores released by molds are harmful and cause allergic reactions including running nose, nasal congestion, coughing, sneezing, and irritation of the eyes.

With wet soils, they transfer moisture to your home and you begin to experience problems. In order to address the problems of moisture, you need to ensure there is good ventilation. All the leaky plumbing fixtures should be repaired to prevent further leakages from occurring within the house. If there are cracks on walls, they need to be sealed. Encapsulating the walls and foundations using waterproof materials is important because it helps prevent moisture from entering the house in the first place.




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