What are the methods for moisture-proofing the basement

Many people like to buy a one-story building with a basement. The room can be larger and the price is more cost-effective. In addition, the structure of the basement is generally warm in winter and cool in summer. It is also a good choice to go to the basement to escape the heat in the hot summer. However, due to rain, the basement environment often becomes humid easily, and the moisture will be returned to the main floor, which causes trouble for many people. This article will briefly introduce some methods for basement moisture-proofing.

When it comes to basement moisture, many people will have a deep memory of it, because people with basements have been troubled by basement moisture-proofing problems. If you have ever used a basement, you will be familiar with the phenomenon of moisture on the floor and walls of the basement. Before the advent of moisture-proof liquid, the moisture generated by the dampness of the basement floor and walls would generally cause great trouble to people. It would corrode the items we stored in the basement, causing the items to crack and mold, and breed a lot of bacteria. If our products are stored in the basement, moisture will cause our products to deteriorate; if we live in the basement, the humid environment will reduce the quality of our lives, cause us a lot of physical discomfort, and also cause us incalculable losses. And how many of us have thought about eliminating moisture in our basements? Even if they have thought of it, how many people know how to eliminate moisture in the basement reasonably?

The simplest way is to hang some highly adsorbent desiccants in the basement. The most common one is activated carbon bag. You can also sprinkle some desiccants in some corners and on the ground that are prone to moisture. You can crush mothballs and sprinkle them with activated carbon powder to remove moisture, but the desiccant must be replaced every once in a while.

Since the main cause of humidity is ventilation problems, it is best to install ventilation equipment in the basement. If conditions permit, you can add a few skylights for ventilation.

Check whether there are cracks or damp spots on the basement walls or floors. If there are cracks and aging areas that are prone to moisture, it is best to scrape off the aging walls that are prone to mold and dampness. The scraped area should be slightly wider than the aging area, and then re-apply sealing paint.

Do not place any plants in the basement. You can put a dehumidifier in it. Generally, if the basement is not too big, the effect of the dehumidifier will be more obvious.

It is recommended to use some basement materials with good moisture-proof performance, such as laying a layer of moisture-proof