Why is my Basement Chalky?

As we roll into spring, so follows wet weather. Humidity is on the rise and clouds in the sky are calling for rain. Sometimes a wet basement shows more subtle signs than puddles and moisture. 

Do you have a white film on your basement walls? Make no mistake, that white chalky substance is a sign of a wet basement that needs waterproofing. It’s called efflorescence. Efflorescence is a salt deposit. You may have seen efflorescence on masonry before, it's that white powder that is sometimes seen on stone walls. Efflorescence forms when water gets in the basement and evaporates, leaving behind a tell-tale sign that there is a water problem. 

Some homeowners see the water damage and wipe it away, thinking the problem is over that easily. But just hiding a leaky problem isn’t going to make the basement 100% waterproof. Efflorescence is a symptom of a larger illness that needs to be treated with the right solution. The waterproofing system installed by Quality 1st Basement Systems is backed by science.

Our trained specialists are committed to providing happy, healthy, dry basements. Give us a call for a free estimate today!