Can you waterproof your basement? According to Basement Systems, yes you can.

Basement Systems has developed multiple waterproofing products, ranging from a patented piping system called WaterGuard that helps filter water and soil away from your flooring, to a protective floor matting system called ThermalDry to keep your floors from becoming vulnerable to dampness and mold. Basement Systems also offers a state-of-the-art sump pump called the Triple-Safe which can pump up to 6,200 gallons of water per hour.

I spent a fair amount of time on the Basement Systems website and it all looks pretty incredible. All of the waterproofing products aptly compliment one another to keep your basement as dry as possible during a flood and minimize damage to floors and walls. And while the site makes no mention of lower home insurance costs, it seems like a no-brainer way to save.

So if you do decide to waterproof your basement with products like this, be sure to tell your agent about the extra measures you’ve taken to protect your home from damage. It will likely warrant lower insurance premiums and significantly decrease the likelihood that you’ll have to file a claim down the line–a good thing for you and your insurance company.

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