Every year, during the rainy season, many homes are plagued by flooded basements. There are several types of dry basement systems that help prevent damage from moisture that enters the structure. The best solution to fix a wet basement is to the regulate the water flow from the roof, through siding and gutters. However, even if prepared for, the rainy season may put more of a strain on your outside drainage systems than your basement can handle, causing water to pool inside the basement, this is where dry basement systems come in. Dry basement systems are installations that waterproof your basement, or drain off the water that finds its way in. The simplest and least expensive dry basement system is waterproofing. The only thing you have to do to install this system is to reinforce the foundation and floor with waterproof cement. This doesn’t guarantee a water-free basement though, and the only guaranteed way is to combine this method with a drainage system. Drainage systems are systems that pump water out of your home, like a sump pump. Sump pumps remove any water that collects in their basins, at the lowest point in the floor. The pump automatically engages and discharges the water into a sewer via a drainage hose. Proper installation guarantees that the water level above the basement floor or slab never reaches such levels as to allow hydrostatic pressure to build up. The result of installing these systems is a guaranteed dry basement, free of the risk of mold and mildew, and the risk of structural damage.