Basements have many uses. Most of the house machinery is stored within them, including boilers, furnaces, and other equipment. An equally common use for basements is storage as they usually offer a great and expansive storage space. Since people usually don’t visit their basements often nor use them on a regular basis, they make for an excellent storage space. However, a surprisingly low number of people are aware of the dangers they pose.

Why is water damage in basements dangerous?

Basements are not immune to water damages. The damp ground exudes water and humidity, vents release water vapor, and a number of other sources offer their own dangers of water and humidity exposure.

Stored boxes, equipment, and goods are all susceptible to these threats and can be greatly damaged by them. However, that should be the least of your worries. Humidity and water are usually accompanied by mold. Some types of mold can even be toxic.

As the air moves through your house, air from the basement makes its way into your house and into your living spaces. If your basement is plagued by mold or other humidity related hazards, their derivative effects usually come in with the air. This means that besides from lesser effects like malodor, people in such a house can actually develop asthma and breathing difficulties, among other health issues.

Taking care of wet basements

Even upon the slightest of suspicions that your basement is overly exposed to water or humidity, you should contact a professional service provider without delay. A quick response on your part can turn a lengthy and complex treatment into a short and easy one.