Basement Humidity
When there are cracks in the foundation wall and floor, excessive humidity is able to get inside. It can also get in through weak seals on windows. Once inside, it can cause warping and buckling to wooden materials, including support beams and floor joists. This rotting wood can trigger additional problems, including attracting in unwanted pests, such as termites and roaches.
Dangerous Mold and Bacteria
The biggest threat that high levels of moisture in the air can cause would be mold and bacteria growth. Mold is a fungus that is typically dark green or black in color, and it needs three things to survive: moisture, humidity, and organic materials to feed off of. If you don’t have your basement properly sealed off from the outside environment, then it is highly likely that all three of these factors exist here.
This fungus grows and releases spores up and into the air. This eventually will make its way into your living quarters, and it can trigger a variety of health problems, including: asthma attacks, eye irritation, skin rashes, respiratory problems, headaches, fatigue, cold/flu-like symptoms, and many other medical conditions.
Basement Problems
Dehumidifier
To take care of the problem, St. Louis Basement Pros can install a device that will be able to control the amount of moisture in the air. Additionally, it will be recommended for you to consider getting a waterproofing system in place beneath your home, and to get the cracks in your foundation filled and sealed.
Testimonials
Foundation Repair
We called them and they came out to evaluate the situation with our foundation. He secured the house until the repairs were started. The repairs were made in a timely manner as promised. The collapsed section of wall and debris was removed. The footing was poured. The new wall and window were installed, and the drainage system with the sump pump was put in place.
Basement Waterproofing & Crawl Space Sump Pump
The crew as willing to work the long hours to get the job finished. Everyone was very professional and informative.
foundation repair Pier installation
We got 4 bids for a foundation repair involving 6 piers. The range was huge since everyone had pretty much the same product. Very please we decided to go with your firm and we’d advise others to be sure they shop before signing up for a job.
Also, we used a professional engineer and as I think back on it that may not have been worth the expense, however, we really wanted a third party to give us information from which to make the right decision.
