Most homeowners ignore waterproofing their basement as is simply not a common practice by many. The real nightmare hits when the basement floor is infested with damp and mold. To avoid such untoward situations that can damage the structure of your house, here are some benefits that can justify your investment to waterproof the basement.

Save on energy costs
By waterproofing the basement, you are invariably sealing the loose cracks through which cold or hot air enters in to your home and increases the temperature, or create dampness on the floor allowing for mold to build on the moisture. Since humidity plays a major role on the amount of electricity needed to cool the house or warm the house, sealing away those seepage cracks can ensure that your heater and coolers are not working overtime to maintain the home temperature.

Eliminate health hazards
When the floor is damp and there is no light, mold grows quickly and turns into toxins. The estimated time for toxic black mold to grow is just 24-48 hours, and this mold can easily grow out of a minor seepage or crack. A simple exposure to such risky molds can cause serious health hazards. Getting in contractors to waterproof your basement can help as a preventive measure since these professionals use disinfectants in the materials used on the floor to completely ward of toxic mold growth.

Preserve the value of your home
Basements are considered a whole floor and constitute at least one-third of your house.

The whole foundation of a home is the basement. Leaving it unattended can easily weaken the structure of the house and destroy it. Controlling the water retention abilities of your basement by waterproofing it can go a long way on saving your house.