Efflorescence in the Basement: Causes and Solutions | Ask the Expert | Lowcountry Foundation Repair

This is a video from earlier in our operations when we were known as Lowcountry Basement Systems. Even back then, we were operating to the highest standards! Our company rebranded to become what we are known to many as today, Lowcountry Foundation Repair.

Rob Videon is one of the most respected and certified crawl space and basement environment experts in Savannah, Macon and Warner Robins, GA. His company, Lowcountry Basement Systems, has been providing Coastal Georgia & Southern South Carolina areas with top-of-the-line crawl space sealing, basement waterproofing, and foundation repair products since 1996.

In this episode of "Ask the Expert", a customer from Allendale, SC asks Rob Videon about the origins of a white powdery substance that is covering his basement walls. Could it be mold?
Rob explains that the white, powdery and sometimes sparkly substance that commonly appears on basement walls is not mold, but efflorescence -- a tell-tale sign of groundwater seepage through basement walls. The minerals in that water are deposited on the wall surface and that mineral buildup is what we know as efflorescence.
While efflorescence is not harmful, the drainage problem that is causing the water seepage and the efflorescence should be dealt with right away. If left untreated, it can lead to mold problems, more serious leaks, basement flooding, and even structural damage to the foundation itself.

For more information on efflorescence and other common signs of foundation drainage problems, visit our website or call Lowcountry Basement Systems for a free inspection and quote.