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In NJ, Waterproofing the Basement Can Protect You & Your Family from the Hidden Dangers of Black Mold.

Many New Jersey homes are in desperate need to basement waterproofing. Why? Well, it goes beyond simply improving the look of your home. It can save your life! Sound too dramatic? Keep reading.

Why Basement Waterproofing in NJ?

Too many NJ homes suffer terribly from bad drainage systems. Plus, the extreme rains of spring and heavy snow of the fall/winter can lead to big time basement water problems. Water in the basement (in any form), on the walls or in between the basement walls can lead to serious damages to the house, and, worse yet, damage your health. Mold has been linked to increasing sinus allergies.

How Harmful is Black Mold?

Molds give off air-borne reproductive spores that you and your family breathe in. This can worsen allergies in those that have them and cause asthma. Worse yet, black mold is known to give off myotoxins which can lead directly to severe respertory problems. According to the Tampa Bay Journal News, “In 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found there was sufficient evidence to link indoor mold exposure to upper respiratory tract symptoms in otherwise healthy people, asthmatic symptoms in people prone to asthma, and fungal infections in individuals with depressed immunity.”

Sadly, many apartment buildings, schools and homes in NJ are found to have large amounts of black mold. And, many homeowners don’t even know the problem exists!

Reducing the humidity in a home to between the range of 30-60 percent is recommended to minimize growth.

Now, the best way to ensure mold doesn’t harm the health of you and your children is to get rid of all moisture in the basement. Dehumidfiers help, but, if its a recurring problem you need to have waterproofing done, asap. Waterproofing your basement in NJ is a sure-fire way to protect it from mold, mildew and water damage.

Dehumidify your basement, but make sure you prevent outside moisture from coming in by sealing the walls, also known as waterproofing. This prevents water from coming in from outside, from getting between the walls (a dangerous situation that can cause your foundation to crumble) and from getting into the inside walls and growing mold. If you live in south NJ or North NJ, you need to inspect your home for mold right now! These areas are especially prone to water and mold problems.

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