If you ask five different friends, you will probably get just as many differing opinions on waterproofing. Homeowners in southeastern Pennsylvania can face water damaging issues in their homes, so having reliable and accurate information about waterproofing is essential. The friendly professionals at Modern Landscapes are here to assist, from helping you prevent damage to assessing and offering the proper solution if a problem does occur.

Read on to discover what is true, and what is truly a myth where home waterproofing is concerned.

Here are our top five myths about waterproofing debunked:

1. It’s too expensive and too time consuming. Not waterproofing when you have an ongoing issue is what is too expensive and time consuming. Calling in our professionals when you first notice a leak, or maybe a crack in your foundation with the leak, will save you money in the long run. They have seen it all and know what to look for when they assess your initial damage. They will work with you to assure you of a long term solution that won’t erupt into a flooded basement or crawlspace.
2. There’s a single solution out there for everyone. Each home is built on a different parcel of land and so each leak or sign of water damage is not the same. For one family a French Drain may be the answer but for another a sump pump or other waterproofing solution may be the correct solution. Do not guess where your biggest investment is concerned.
3. You only need to fix the leaks as they occur. Plugging the leak you find today without having a professional’s opinion is only putting off that eventual more serious call. At Modern Landscapes we are here to help you understand that a leak signals a larger issue, and waiting will only increase your monetary outlay. Leaks are symptoms — let us help you diagnose the true fix.
4. Waterproofing paint will fix it. Waterproofing paint is only a part of a much larger puzzle, and will also eventually cause more leaking. The paint will work, for a time, but any drainage or leaking issues you are experiencing will only return until you make the decision to attack the underlying reason once and for all.
5. There is no permanent solution. There are quick fixes and then there are the correct remedies. Each home has been built differently, even if by the same builder, so may need a different solution depending on the sloping of the yard and other factors. Assessed and corrected properly, Modern Landscapes professionals will work with you and correct your home’s water concerns for a long-term answer.

Water damage is not something we expect, but with the heavy rains and winter’s snow here in Pennsylvania, leaks and foundation cracks can occur. Your crawlspace as well as your basement can be affected. If you do have a leak, or you would just like some peace of mind, please don’t hesitate to call or contact one of our professionals at Modern Landscapes today. We are here to help your home be its best!