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2. So Your Basement Is Severely Flooded. Now What? - AOL

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   Additionally, clogged gutters, burst pipes, or a leaking water heater can also lead to basement flooding. So, what should you do if you have water rising in your basement? First of all: Be safe!

3. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   The main purpose of external weeping tile is preventing water from getting into a basement. However, these pipes can become clogged or damaged, which causes excess water to put pressure on internal walls and basement floors. Water build up inside window wells, after heavy rain or snow, can lead to leaks through basement window seams.

4. Interstitial condensation - Wikipedia

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   The sources of interior moisture are people, appliances such as dishwashers, cooking, showers, wet basements, leaking pipes and roof/wall rainwater leaks. Leaks of liquid water into the building envelope are a different problem than interstitial moisture condensation, but this additional water can exacerbate interstitial wetting which can ...

5. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Masonry walls are built with a damp-proof course to prevent rising damp, and the concrete in foundations needs to be damp-proofed or waterproofed with a liquid coating, basement waterproofing membrane (even under the concrete slab floor where polyethylene sheeting is commonly used), or an additive to the concrete.

6. Does homeowners insurance cover basement flooding? - AOL

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   No, a standard home insurance policy will not cover basement flooding due to heavy rainfall. For coverage, you would need to purchase a separate flood insurance endorsement or policy. Show comments

7. How to Prevent MAJOR Damage If Your Basement Floods - AOL

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   Also, if your basement is taking on water because of an extreme weather event, listen to the radio or watch the news in case evacuation orders come through, Jack White, Senior Director of ...