Basement Waterproofing - Cracked Walls and Floors Allow Flooding in Effingham, IL

Hydrostatic pressure is the major cause of water issues in basements. Rainy weather saturates the soil around the basement and puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the foundation. Water will find the path of least resistance so any weak points, like cracks or joints between foundation walls and floors, can allow a significant amount of water to leak into a basement. This Effingham, IL basement had cracks and joints along the ledge walls and foundation floors that gave water the perfect avenue to flood the basement. Wet basements like this one can be completely unusable because anything stored there might become damaged and any basement finishings will get ruined.