Home Maintenance

If you have problems with a damp, musty basement, summer is the time to find a cure, say the professionals at Homeservice Club.
It could be something as simple as damaged or clogged eavestroughs causing the problem. Next time it rains, take a walk around the house and make sure your eaves and downspouts are doing their job. Look for leaks, sagging gutters and broken hangers. Make sure the downspout runoff is directed away from the foundation of your home.
Improper grading can also cause basement flooding. Check that the ground around the foundation slopes away from the house.
If eaves aren't the problem, a main drain clogged with debris or tree roots could be the culprit.
And, in the worst case scenario, your weeping tiles may need repair or replacing.
In any case, early detection of basement dampness problems usually results in a cure that's not painful on your wallet.
For more home maintenance tips, visit www.homeserviceclub.com.

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