Rain, rain, go away, but not just yet!

Published On: April 26, 2011


What's good about rain, other than making the grass and flowers grow?  Wet weather is also a good time to check the condition of a home you are planning on buying or your own home if you are selling.  Drainage issues can be a real problem for many homes, especially older homes with brick or block basements that may have been built without the aid of modern waterproofing materials.  When touring a home, take the sniff test - wet spaces usually smell musty and that is hard to cover up.  Look for stains on walls and floors in corners and signs that there may have been standing water.  If you do find some wetness, often dramatic improvements can be made by attending to cleaning out gutters and downspouts and directing water away from the home.  Check with waterproofing contractors for more ideas to make your home a bastion against spring floods.