Wet basements often occur because water leaks in from the outside environment. Waterproofing your foundation will minimize water’s potential to penetrate into your basement. Since the waterproof coating will fade over time, make sure you inspect the walls and replace when necessary. You can invest in water sealer to add extra protection. Another important tip for waterproofing the exterior of your home is to ensure the roof has been fitted with gutters and downspouts. Gutters and downspouts lead water to an efficient external drainage system which ensures it won’t get into your basement. If there is a roof drainage system installed, periodically check for any damages or blockages. It might also help to install an exterior drainage system, which is a system comprised of boards and pipes fitted to your foundation wall to drain water away. An alternative to this would be to correct ground slopes that surround the walls of the basement. The ground should slope at least 10 degrees and at a distance of 5 feet away from the exterior basement walls. This angle reduces the chance of pooling water. Such water will eventually seep into the ground and into your basement through the walls. If you find cracks in your basement walls, repair the issue quickly, as this contributes to the penetration of water. You can inject the cracks with an epoxy solution or mortar.