The foundation of your home is vulnerable to many issues caused by changing moisture levels, such as flooding or cracks. With this guide, you can learn more about how to check the moisture levels around your foundation and what drainage and moisture barrier solutions are available to you.

The Importance of Maintaining Moisture Levels

One critical aspect of protecting your foundation is moisture level maintenance. This is because changing moisture levels can lead to settlement issues later in the life of your foundation. As the soil that surrounds your foundation soaks up water, it expands. When the saturated soil dries, it contracts. This expansion and contraction causes your foundation to settle unevenly, which can lead to cracking and deterioration.

It is important to remember that moisture levels and their effects differ based on the type of foundation you have. If you have a slab foundation, the moisture level of the surrounding soil should be balanced between wet and dry. However, with pier and beam foundations, the crawlspace underneath your home needs to be completely dry, as moisture can lead to issues with mold and rotting wood.

Moisture Level Checklist

To make sure your home is not affected, follow our moisture level checklist.

• Check Moisture Levels: Check that the moisture throughout your foundation is consistent. You can do this by inserting a gauge or meter into the ground around the perimeter of your home and examining the soil to see if it is dry or wet.
• Ensure Grading is Sufficient: Be sure that your home’s landscape provides proper drainage. The ground should be sloped away from your home to direct water away from your foundation.
• Look for Signs of Pooling Water: Another way to check the moisture levels of your foundation is to look for signs of pooling water. If there are puddles around the perimeter of your property, it is likely that your drainage system is insufficient.
• Examine Drainage Around Property: Examine the drainage system that serves your property. You should invest in tools that direct water away from your home, such as gutters, downspouts, and perimeter drains.

Drainage and Moisture Barrier Solutions

If you are in need of a drainage solution for your home, Intech Anchoring offers the Hydraway Drainage System. This product protects your foundation by channeling water away from your home. The Hydraway Drainage System has a 70% larger capacity than other drainage methods.

In addition to the Hydraway Drainage System, we offer two moisture barrier protection systems to protect your foundation from water. A wall paneling system that keeps moisture out of your basement, while Intech also offers a crawl space encapsulation system. Both systems are very durable, simple to clean, and they brighten your basement and crawl space.

Why Choose Intech Anchoring?

At Intech Anchoring, we have more than 20 years of experience with waterproofing and drainage systems. We also offer the highest quality drainage and waterproofing solutions in the industry to ensure that your home’s foundation is protected from the damage water can do. Call Intech Anchoring today at 800-223-7015 for a consultation.