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h1strongWater damaged basements/strong/h1pNot many things can be as disruptive to a home owner than arriving home to a a title=flooded basement href=http://www.waterdamageout.com target=_blankbasement flood/a, or strolling down a flight of stairs to find a title=water damage href=http://www.waterdamageout.com/water_damage.htm target=_blankdamage from water/a all around and feeling helpless. The damage can be rather severe and can range from water damaged hardwood, wet sheetrock and insulation and water logged carpet and pad. Soaked belongings can likewise be destroyed particularly if the water damage has been going on a long time prior to being found and valuable items like family heirlooms and photo albums will just make matters worse.!–more– Fortunately understanding the reasons why basements flood and how to prevent future water damage can help alleviate this annoyance./pp/ppIn order to fix a basement thats suffered water damage and prevent it from occurring again its it imperative to know where the water came from in the first place. When homeowners experience wet basements for the first time, it is imperative to determine if the water problems are going to reoccur or if it was a one-time event. To answer this question we must first find the source of the water damage. In well populated areas there are various sources of water that can enter a basement and cause damage, firstly after a storm surface water can run down foundation walls and then into the basement. Secondly groundwater in already water-logged earth can be pushed into the basement by water pressure and can also cause huge problems. Storm sewer water from the municipal storm sewer system can back up into the homes existing perimeter foundation drain and leak into the basement. Although this can only happen if the perimeter foundations drain system is connected to the municipal sewer system. Lastly sanitary sewer water from a combined municipal storm/sanitary sewer system backing up into the homes drain system, can cause sewer water to come up through sink drains and floor drains on lower levels./pp/ppTo prevent, or at a minimum lower the chance of water related problems due to water entering the basement here are a few handy tips:/pp/pulliDampness or standing water in basements and crawl spaces may be evidence of a plumbing leak or improper drainage, which can lead to structural problems and mold damage which could result in aa title=mold removal company href=http://www.waterdamageout.com/mold_removal.htm target=_blankmold technician/a needing to be hired. /liliInspect your homes gutter systems often and remove any debris to prevent blockages./liliIf you live in an area with trees that continually shed their leaves, purchasing gutter shields could be a worthwhile investment./liliMake sure your downspouts extend several feet away from the house to carry water away from the foundation. If they dont, you can purchase extensions that attach to your downspouts./liliCheck where the gutters meet the stucco on the outside of you home, sometimes builders dont stucco behind the gutter end piece correctly and water could be pouring into your home without you knowing./liliFill in any low spots around the house and amend any cracked paved areas or paving that slopes towards the house so water drains away from the foundation./liliInspect door and windows for cracked or missing caulking and replace as needed./liliCheck the flashing at chimneys, vents, skylights and other connections for damage or deterioration./liliAre there any hills sloping down toward the house that may be the source of the water? If they do slope towards the house, an engineer may need to be called to evaluate the situation and come up with an appropriate solutions./liliIs there a lawn/shrub irrigation system discharging too much water next to the house? Avoid placing lawn irrigation next to the house./li/ul