Flood Damage Control Is Obtained With Use Of A Sump Pump

One must agree with the fact that almost 90 to 95 percent of all basements will experience a problem with water penetration. And one must agree to this too that something as simple as a sump pump could have prevented this situation. A flooded basement results from rainfall or melting snow. The average roof sheds 1,000 gallons of water for every inch of rain.

The situation of flooding is most common in houses that are situated on flat terrain and where the water has nowhere else to go but through the cracks and fissures in your foundation, walls and floors. Your basement turns into a pond overnight! Various mechanical systems like electrical panels and main plumbing controls are also at risk of being damaged in a flooding situation.

Flooring and framing of the flooded basement can be damaged by moisture, water, and humidity as this condenses inside the walls. The repairing of flooded basement can cost you thousands of dollars in addition to serious health problems. Health problems arise from the growth of mold in such areas; mold spores begin to filter through the air and can prove hazardous to your health. Fungus can destroy the wood in your home and insects, such as termites can infest the whole flooded basement.

Sump Pumps are the pumps that are used to keep a house dry from ground water seepage. It is like a trenched drain tile around the foundation and drains water into a sub-terrain sump. Water sump pump is placed in this sump. The sump pump is of two types that is a submerged or pedestal (vertical) pump. Irrespective of the type, both sump pumps have a float switch which will control the sump pumps automatic ON / OFF level. Submersible pumps have the benefit of being quieter and thus tend to have a longer life because their sealed, oil-cooled motors are protected from moisture and dust. The typical 1/3 HP sump pump, have the average lift ability of 25 feet and flow capacity of about 25 GPM. You can look for 1/2 HP, if you need a more powerful pump for your sump pump application.

Note: Large sump pump will cycle on /off too often and thus have a shortened life.

Thus it has become a necessity to use a sump pump to solve the problem of flooded basement. Below are some reasons why you should use sump pump to make a difference.

Benefits of sump pump for a flooded basement

• It restores the exact value of your property.

• It keeps the foundation intact.

• It keeps the dampness from settling in and thus gives you a warmer, dryer basement.

• It prevents growth of fungus, molds and mildew.

• It prevents wall coverings and paint from peeling.

• It results in a cleaner and healthier home.

• It keeps you free from all worries no matter what the weather is like outside.

• Termite and insect infestation can be prevented using sump pump as it help maintain the dryness.

• Because of it there is no risk of rust and corrosion of metal appliances.