Signs of a Wet Basement
Water Stains |
Musty Basement Smell |
Mold & Mildew |
Efflorescence |
Concrete Spalling |
| Water stains are the first clue to a wet, leaky basement. These stains could be along the walls or floor. These water stains could be a caused by something simple like overflowing laundry tub or you could a basement waterproofing problem as a result of water seeping in through the joint where the floor and walls meet. | A musty, damp smell: Excess moisture in a basement creates a musty smell. Learn how to rid your basement of that smell. |
Mold: It could be colored black, brown, yellow or green. You should get it tested to know for sure if it is mold. Find a local mold certified specialist to assess your problem basement. Often the northwest corner of a house is known as a “cold corner” and susceptible to developing mold. | Efflorescence: This condition produces a white or sometimes grayish ash on the walls. Sometimes it sparkles. Efflorescence is caused by salt deposits left behind by evaporating water. | Spalling: When water gets inside the surface of concrete, brick or stone, salt deposits from the water cause the surface to flake away, peel or pop off. |
