It’s important to remember that flood-proofing a home basement only has a few things in common with waterproofing large structures like apartment buildings, hotels, or parking lot garages. It’s true that both usually have floor drains that can be maintained by snaking a pipe with electrically-powered drain cleaning rooter machines. However, unplugging a house trap cleanout or catch basin is a completely unique project. (Read full article here)
So we all know concrete doesn’t last forever, right? This rule applies to many things: roads, sidewalks, stairs, The Sphynx… And your foundation walls are no exception! We should all know at this point that a crack is bound to appear on your foundation at one time or another. If you didn’t know, then here’s your official notice: Your foundation will crack. There, now that that’s settled let’s move on. (Read full article here)
Is your basement or crawl space equipped to handle the saturating Spring rains this year? Many homeowners simply wait until it’s too late to take action to protect there home from leaking. And who can blame ‘em? Understandably, basement health is not on top of everyone’s to-do-list. (Read full article here)
For homeowners with a history of water in their basement, there’s no doubt they’re very familiar with the sump pump. In a storm situation, the sump pump is often the last line of defense between you and a whole lot of water in your home. So why wouldn’t we go out of our way to keep it in top shape? (Read full article here)
When it comes to basement waterproofing, there are few quick fixes that can solve your basement waterproofing woes. You can’t caulk and concrete patch your way to a dry basement in most cases. Generally it comes down to one thing: controlling the flow of water. This will generally require the expertise of a professional basement waterproofing company. (Read full article here)
Did you know mold is a living organism? Gross! If that’s not unsettling enough to get you to take action, consider this: toxic basement mold can impair your memory, weaken your immune system, and raise your risk of heart disease and cancer! (Read full article here)
Winter is coming, and you’re probably no less concerned about your leaking foundation than you have been all Fall. You’ve been in your home long enough to know that your foundation doesn’t stop leaking in the winter. You see, only the top layers of the soil freeze in the winter months, leaving the warmer soil below to continue to let water flow relatively freely. This can be a double-edged sword, as your foundation is more likely to crack in the winter, letting water into your home. (Read full article here)
