Foundation cracks are never a good sign. Whether or not you should worry completely depends on the crack and if it is structural or not. Obviously, some cracks call for more serious action than others. Not every foundation cracks is a sign your house is going to […]
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Most people look into basement waterproofing in response to a problem. If you are reading this blog you probably have a basement leak, standing water in the basement, moisture building up along the walls, or water seeping up through the concrete slab. The paint could be peeling […]
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Frost heave can cause serious damage to basements. Sometimes the heaving soil around a basement actually freezes to the basement wall, an action known as adhesion freezing, or ad-freezing. However, this doesn’t happen when the basements is heated. A heated basement (insulated or not) loses heat to […]
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Dealing with concrete cracks Sooner or later, concrete cracks. Sadly, there is not a lot of ways around it. There is technology to control where concrete cracks and fix them when they happen but there is not a lot of tactics for preventing cracks. However, when it […]
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Exterior basement waterproofing is a critical part of any permanent basement waterproofing process. It is used to stop water from seeping through your porous concrete foundation walls, and when done properly, can significantly increase the strength and longevity of your foundation. You may be saying to yourself, […]
Read more →Spring is finally here, and although some of us are catching up to the warmer weather more slowly than others, it’s surely on its way. And for our basements, that means plenty of snow melting, potential foundation crack leakage, and lots of rainstorms to keep those sump […]
Read more →Winter can often be a pain the the side of most homeowners for many reasons; whether it’s the hassle of shoveling, scraping your car down every morning, or the added heating costs. Sure, not everyone is a fan of Winter. You are certain to find your foundation […]
Read more →Basement leaks could remove all the elements of relaxation and peace out of a house. People buy homes so that they have an asset that they can possess with pride and a sense of satisfaction. A new home is bought with the hope and expectation that it […]
Read more →Owning a home is as very personal thing; you see your home every day, get to know all it’s quirks and characteristics, and fix it up when it needs a little TLC. When it comes to your basement, however, many homeowners tend to pay much less attention […]
Read more →When the leaves start to change, smart homeowners start checking their homes for insulation, heat loss, and potential winter damage from moisture. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), rated insulation and general home inspection as the two top priorities for homeowners at this time of […]
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