A professional waterproofing company can help boost and maintain the value of your home more than you might know. Professional waterproofing is so popular that, according to Global Market Insights, the waterproofing membrane market was worth an estimated $8 billion in 2022 alone. Most people turn to a professional waterproofing company to seal out water and moisture that's in the process of damaging their homes. While that's definitely reason enough to seek the help of a professional team, there are plenty of other ways it pays to reach out to a waterproofing company for their services.

1. Protect Your Primary Investment

As you might imagine, the main benefit of working with a waterproofing company is that they help you protect your home preemptively. Waterproofing solutions create barriers that protect your property from costly water damage. According to the experts at ComfyLiving, mold only takes around 24 to 48 hours to form after water damage. If you aren't careful, you'll likely end up with mold growth quickly spreading to other areas of your home. Taking the steps to have your property waterproofed will reduce the risk of serious water damage for years to come. In short, waterproofing is an easy solution to an endlessly complicated problem.

2. Protect Your Belongings

Whether you're using part of your basement or the entire basement to store goods, consider waterproofing to help protect your belongings. After all, the whole point of keeping your goods in your home is to keep them safe and free from the risk of water damage. However, if you have a moisture problem or a water intrusion problem, your goods are at risk.

With every rainstorm or snow and ice melt, until your basement is waterproof, you risk losing your goods to water damage. A clear benefit of waterproofing is that not only is the structure protected, but so are the goods housed in the structure. Waterproofing will keep your goods safe.

3. Expand Your Usable Space

Basement waterproofing can turn a largely unused space into an area that's usable for storage and living alike. Once the basement is protected from water infiltration, the sky is the limit as to what you can make of the space. A dry, waterproof basement is an excellent place to create a family room, guest quarters, game room, and more. If you need more room, your basement is an untapped resource.

4. Improve Your Energy Efficiency

There are several ways that waterproofing can improve your energy efficiency. Waterproofing can take some of the strain off your HVAC system by reducing the amount of moisture in your home. In our experience, high humidity levels, like those found in properties with water intrusion problems, require HVAC systems to work harder to maintain temperatures.

The harder your HVAC system must work to meet demands, the more energy is consumed. Waterproofing seals cracks, crevices, and other air leaks that can allow climate-controlled air to escape. It can also mitigate drafts from the outdoors. Overall, waterproofing can make a significant difference in the energy efficiency of your home.

5. Maintain Your Indoor Air Quality

As you're likely aware, your indoor air quality has a big impact on not just your HVAC system but also your health. At BDry Systems of SW Indiana, we offer installations of AprilAir dehumidifiers and EZ Breathe Ventilation to keep your air quality as clean and controlled as possible. You'll be able to enjoy fresh replacement air even more than you would by opening all your windows!

Of course, air quality systems can only accomplish so much on their own. Without proper waterproofing, you may still experience undesirable humidity levels, allergens, headaches, unpleasant odors, and mold. This is because these systems can't handle leaks on their own. If you're experiencing musty smells, dampness, pest infestations, or discoloration, there's likely a leak somewhere in the home that needs fixing. Preemptive basement waterproofing services are one of the most important steps to take if you're aiming to keep the air in your home healthy and clean.

If you haven't yet invested in waterproofing services for your property, don't hesitate to book an appointment for a consultation with a provider in your area. It's best to work with an experienced company to ensure you get all the benefits that waterproofing offers. Call our team at BDry Systems of SW Indiana today to learn more about all the benefits of our waterproofing services! We'd be happy to answer any of your questions about any of our services.