Prevent Basement Floods

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Prevent Basement Floods
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• How Does Water Get Inside?
• Common Causes
• Cracks and Poor Sealing
• CRACKED OR POORLY SEALED WALLS WILL LET THE WATER
  IN.
• Sump Pump Failure
• WATER CAN BUILD UP WHEN YOUR SUMP PUMP SLOWS OR
  STOPS PUMPING
• Incorrectly Sloped Layout
• LOTS THAT SLOPE TOWARDS THE HOUSE ALLOW WATER TO
  FLOW INTO THE BASEMENT
• Clogged Downspouts
• DEBRIS FILLED DOWNSPOUTS WILL PREVENT THE WATER
  FROM FLOWING AWAY FROM YOUR HOME

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Effects of Flooding 24-48 HOURS Mold
Growth Structural Damage Decreased property
Value Property Damage
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4 Ways to Prevent Flooding Extend Your
Downspouts Repair Cracked Walls Install a Backup
Sump Pump Grade Your Lot to Slope Away From Your
Home
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Aqua Tech Waterproofing 173 McCormack St, Unit
6 York, ON, M6N 1X8 PH 416-300-2191