Mitigate Water Damage Problems From Ground Sloping

Last week, we discussed some ways that your property can become a victim or water damage due to grading issues.  This week, we will continue and talk about ways to mitigate flooding from sloping problems.

Often, if your property has sloping issues and you are requiring flood cleanup, restoration companies may take an extra step to waterproof the foundation of a house.



Waterproofing foundation is a fairly easy thing to do and requires a few steps. The first step includes coating the foundation with a liquid rubberized membrane. The next step is to lay a fiberglass mesh against the membrane and then apply a second coat of the rubber membrane. This sandwiching effect creates a waterproof barrier that never fully cures, thus, promoting flexibility during cold snaps. Instead of cracking, the membrane will flex with cold temperatures. Once the membrane is complete, a thin piece of plastic will be adhered on top and then a drainage board will be hung on top of the plastic. A drainage board is plastic board that is dimpled on the exterior side and serves as a waterproofing membrane, keeping water from penetrating to the surface of the wall, and as protection for the membrane on the wall during backfilling. Any water that may get through can trickle down to the foundation drains through the space formed by the dimples. With the drainage board in place, the holes in the ground can be refilled.

Read the rest of the article: Mitigate Water Damage Problems From Ground Sloping

In sum, a home that is built with proper grading and sloping in mind will do wonders to protect the structure of the house from water damage.  For any more information on this topic or if your property is in need of water mitigation or extraction, please contact the insurance experts at Water Damage Clearwater . net.  Now offering flood cleanup Lady Lakes, FL.