by Roofer911.com |
Basement flooding causes include really poor roofing jobs in the first place. Really poor sometimes means no drip edge or a gutter that is not angled correctly to allow the collected rain water to drain away from the building. So, can your roof contribute to the flooding of your basement? As crazy as that sounds, the resounding answer is, “Yes!”
When you really look at the situation, it is fairly simple. It is all about gravity. The roof does three things:
The pitch of your roof, the extent of your drip edge, and the presence of a really good gutter system all make the difference between whether or not your basement remains dry. Of course the below ground cement needs to be sealed on the exterior to resist moisture seepage and cracks due to temperature, pressure or a bad cement job. But gravity wins when it comes to wetness.
The roof needs to conduct the rain and melted snow away from the foundation of your house. Also, the greater the amount of moisture that collects and pushes against your basement, the faster walls will deteriorate. Any backed up water and roof leaks from ice dams and bad gutters requires immediate roof repair to prevent leaking all down the structure of your house, through the walls and floors and into the basement, another of the basement flooding causes.
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