Wet Basements in Knoxville, TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - June 17, 2013 - PRLog -- KNOXVILLE, TN – June 17, 2013 - http://www.atlantiswaterproofing.com – If you have a wet basement in your 37849, 37871, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37931, 37932, 37934 home, Atlantis Waterproofing can help. We have been in the basement waterproofing industry for over 25 years, and we do work in the Strawberry Plains, Farragut, Oak Ridge, and Powell area. We have a team of trained basement waterproofers who know the ins and outs of installing all types of waterproofing systems and products on homes in the Knoxville, TN area.

We know that a lot of homeowners might not understand why it's so important to take care of their leaky basement. Not only does basement moisture cause problems for the wooden support beams and floor joists underneath your home (i.e. it can cause swelling and wood rot), but it can also lead to the development of dangerous mold and bacteria. Basement mold doesn't just look bad, but it can also damage anything that it grows on, including your basement floors, walls, boxes, pictures, movies, CDs, or on anything you have stored in this area of your home.

Basement Waterproofers in Knoxville, TN

Our basement waterproofers at Atlantis Waterproofing can install a variety of systems and products, including: draintile, drainage mats, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, cove moldings, and much more. These products have all proven to be effective at taking care of basement moisture and stopping it from ruining this valuable area underneath your home.

When you allow our basement waterproofers to take care of your wet basement, you can finally have a dry, healthy, and safe basement which can be finished. With a finished basement, you can add on extra bedrooms, bathrooms, a family room, a home theater, a home gym, a home office, or anything else you can imagine. You can rest easy knowing that your family will be able to enjoy extra space in an area that's free of dangerous mold, bacteria, and moisture.

Basement Mold

As mentioned above, moisture in this area of your home can lead to basement mold. Basement mold is dark green or black in color. Research has shown that this mold can lead to a variety of health problems, mostly in children and the elderly. Health problems include:

Asthma Attacks

Rashes

Coughing

Breathing Problems

Fatigue

Headaches

Sinus Infections

To remedy this problem, Atlantis Waterproofing can install a waterproofing system and a dehumidifier to take care of the moisture and high humidity levels in this area underneath your home. We know that a lot of homeowners don't give much thought to their basement, but you need to.

Your basement can prove to be a very valuable area for you and your family. So, let us make sure that it's healthy and free of any problems.