Articles about Waterproofing

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Issues fixed by crawlspace encapsulation

Posted Dec 21, 2020 in Waterproofing, Crawlspace Encapsulation

Whether you know it or not, crawlspaces are found under many different types of homes. Crawlspaces are especially common in rambler and split-level style homes, in historical properties, and under…

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How to evaluate a foundation crack

Posted Dec 14, 2020 in Foundation Crack Repair, Waterproofing

Finding a crack in your basement wall or floor can be disheartening and cause great anxiety. Immediately you start worrying about damaging water flooding the space and the cost of…

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Window well covers 101

Posted Dec 07, 2020 in Waterproofing, Window Wells and Covers

Normally, basement leaks are attributed to foundation cracks and other points of entry for water through foundation walls. To a lesser extent, wet basements result from poor window well drainage;…

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4 facts about wet basements

Posted Sep 28, 2020 in Foundation Crack Repair, Waterproofing, Sump Pump Solutions, Crawlspace Encapsulation, Drain Tile System

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about leaky basements and foundation damage. Some people think it’s not really a big deal, and others believe that foundation repair means…

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Exterior crack repair process

Posted Aug 31, 2020 in Foundation Crack Repair, Waterproofing

Exterior crack repairs are a great way to stop the leak before it can even get into the crack. This method saves the homeowner the expense of having to remove…

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Interior crack injections

Posted Aug 31, 2020 in Foundation Crack Repair, Waterproofing

Showing interior cracks that have never been repaired would be too easy. Let’s dive into the more challenging crack repairs, the previous homeowner’s DIY repair. We chose this particular crack…

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Diagnose your basement leaks in a few simple steps

Posted Aug 10, 2020 in Waterproofing, DIY Center

Let’s be honest, basement waterproofing is not really that essential during the COVID-19 shutdown. I am not minimizing what we do, but it is more likely that you have bumped…

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Interior drain systems 101

Posted Dec 02, 2019 in Waterproofing, Drain Tile System

Over time, your basement’s original protections fail as soil erodes, cement cracks, foundations move and barriers fail. Poor maintenance and ignoring early signs of basement water problems could lead to…

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4 reasons you need a sump pump

Posted Nov 25, 2019 in Waterproofing, Sump Pump Solutions

ump pumps are devices that are placed in a basement to pump out excess water that would otherwise flood the space. They’re almost always put in the lowest point in…

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Summer basement waterproofing checklist

Posted Jun 26, 2019 in Waterproofing

The summer is the best time to ensure that your waterproofing strategy is working effectively. You don’t want to be caught off guard when mother nature arrives. So here is…

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