Yo guys, what’s the deal with sump pump? Noticed that almost all houses up Northeast has sump pump. Does this mean they have water issues? Can sump pump generate molds? Is it better to stay in a home without one?
Is it good or bad to have sump pump in a home?
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Even if your house doesn’t have water problems, it still has sump pump in some regions. It is there for safety measures.
If molds causing allergies concerns you a lot, you can check your basement thoroughly. Check for signs like: musty odors, dampness, dark spots, velvet like patches, or even squishy floor.
If molds causing allergies concerns you a lot, you can check your basement thoroughly. Check for signs like: musty odors, dampness, dark spots, velvet like patches, or even squishy floor.
I visited a house with a finished basement with an unfinished sump pump, turns out there were no any smell.
The seller told me that they used a “DriCore” under the vinyl flooring to allow the floor to breathe. Still, I’m unsure if the drainage sys behind the walls could harbor molds.
Good thing that there’s no smell. As indicate, there are plenty of signs that needs to be checked. In your case, even if it used DriCore, moisture can still be trapped if the drainage ain’t working properly. Best is to have a professional to assess the area.
Its not worth bro. I bought a house without sump pump, thinking it was a good deal, turns out It would haunt me in the long run. After a crazy storm, my basement got flooded. Getting a sump pump after the house was finish constructed will make you question your decision making. ☹ Its not about the pump, it’s about the water management of the house.
I am really thankful that my house here in the Midwest has sump pump, if none, it would be submerged within days.
Even if I waterproof my whole house or fill it up with foundation sealing or even well placed down sprouts, the water will always find its way a hundred percent!
A house without a sump pump here in Midwest would be too much to handle, I don’t know about there in Northeast.
I you decide to get some sump pump, don’t forget to seal the pit after installing a new pump. Also, getting a backup is pretty handy.
Sealing your pit will help eliminate the moisture and mold (which is your primary concern). This way, moisture will get pumped out or condensed at the bottom.
Even if I waterproof my whole house or fill it up with foundation sealing or even well placed down sprouts, the water will always find its way a hundred percent!
A house without a sump pump here in Midwest would be too much to handle, I don’t know about there in Northeast.
I you decide to get some sump pump, don’t forget to seal the pit after installing a new pump. Also, getting a backup is pretty handy.
Sealing your pit will help eliminate the moisture and mold (which is your primary concern). This way, moisture will get pumped out or condensed at the bottom.
Just want to add, some homes have foundations below water table the whole time, which means the sump pump has to run without stop to prevent flood (avoid these types).
Other homes use sump pump just for back up for situations like flash flood, heavy rain, or storm (choose these type of houses).
In fact, using a powered system such as HVAC to keep your home dry is common for most houses. HVAC system does the same by controlling moisture, heat, cold, dry in your walls, framing, and drywall.
Most of the house here in US built a hundred years ago will surely have molds or gradually deteriorate if your remove their HVAC or remove heat and air conditioning. And that is just how modern construction works.
The most important thing is try to understand what will happen if an equipment fail, learn how to react proactive before anything comes up.
Other homes use sump pump just for back up for situations like flash flood, heavy rain, or storm (choose these type of houses).
In fact, using a powered system such as HVAC to keep your home dry is common for most houses. HVAC system does the same by controlling moisture, heat, cold, dry in your walls, framing, and drywall.
Most of the house here in US built a hundred years ago will surely have molds or gradually deteriorate if your remove their HVAC or remove heat and air conditioning. And that is just how modern construction works.
The most important thing is try to understand what will happen if an equipment fail, learn how to react proactive before anything comes up.