Houses of any age move and shift subtly over time, and the weakest area in a wall is the most likely to crack. A wall is constructed with vertical studs that extend from floor to ceiling. It is right to be concerned about your health and the possible effects of chemical compounds introduced to your […]
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Most basement foundation walls—even if they are brick or block walls—can be saved. The most common cause for foundation walls bowing in is saturated clay soils in the backfill. This often occurs when gutters are left unattended and rain water spills over them, or downspouts drop right next to the foundation. Repairing bowed basement walls […]
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Have you spotted cracks in your basement? Are you still deciding whether you should have them fixed or not? Many homeowners prefer to ignore basement wall cracks, especially if they are not leaking. However, there are many benefits of attending to the repair of these cracks sooner rather than later. One of the most important […]
Read moreMany homeowners understand the importance of having runoff water from their roofs guided away from their foundation. They therefore understand the importance of extending their downspouts as part of basement waterproofing. Downspouts should drain water not less than eight feet away from the foundation. This is far enough to prevent water from collecting near the […]
Read moreIs your basement leaking? If you’re planning to put your home on the market, you may be thinking that you can get away with avoiding basement waterproofing all together. After all, that basement will no longer be your problem. Stop right there and think through this for a second. Do you want to get […]
Read moreWhen water seeps through the basement walls into the home, homeowners often assume that their homes were built in an area with a high water table. However, it is often the case that the house is sitting over a false water table. Identifying this problem is vital if you want to implement a solution with […]
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Bad drainage is one of the most common reasons for serious water damage in basements. Even if you have taken other basement waterproofing measures such as installing a sump pump and having a waterproofing membrane installed, your basement will still experience issues if the gutters and downspouts are not draining water effectively. There are several […]
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Investing in crawlspace waterproofing is a great way to ensure the health of your crawlspace and home in general. However, many homeowners are finding that the solutions offered by so-called ‘expert’ contractors are causing even more problems than they were meant to resolve. One thing that many homeowners do not realize is that crawlspace waterproofing contractors aren’t […]
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Repairing Foundation Wall Cracks Begins with Proper Landscape Drainage Many people assume that the repair of foundation wall cracks only has to do with physically repairing the foundation walls. However, there is much more to repair the foundation than simply installing carbon fiber straps. While these straps will help to stop the inward movement of the wall […]
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Wet basements are a nightmare to deal with. The situation is even worse when you have to deal with them during a storm. There are many reasons why your basement is flooding during a rainstorm. If you find yourself in this situation, stay calm and apply these tips. Turn off the power This is the […]
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