How to fix a wet basement
A flooded basement is a disaster no homeowner should have to face, but when it happens, it’s important to respond in a safe, sensible way. The best route back to…
Waterproofing 101
Foundation problem vs Settling
Your home is your number one most valuable investment – so it makes sense that maintaining your home’s structural integrity is a high priority. When the structural integrity of a…
Facts about bowing walls
You may have noticed that the walls in your basement are bulging and bowing inward. This is a common problem with potentially serious consequences. Bowing basement walls are a sure…
How to prevent bowing walls
Water is one of the most powerful forces in the world. You only need to encounter bowing walls in your basement to understand how powerful water can be. Bowing walls…
Maintaining your sump pump
The sump pump is one of those appliances that you depend upon to be there when you need it. And the time you need a sump pump is when the…
Types of foundation cracks
Discovering a crack in the foundation of your home can be unsettling, as this could represent extensive damage to your home’s foundation, which could mean costly repairs. However, if you…
Window well maintenance
Window well maintenance will prolong the life of your window well drain and liner, and most importantly, help prevent water damage to your basement. Do you know where to start…
Don't make these 9 common mistakes with your sump pump
A sump pump is a pump that is used to remove water that has gathered into a sump basin designed to collect water, usually found in the basement of a…
FWS Company Update — COVID-19
We would like to thank everyone who is participating and supporting the efforts to help suppress the spread of Coronavirus. We especially would like to thank our first responders, medical…
Crawlspace encapsulation facts
Although not part of the living or occupied area, a crawlspace is one of the more important areas of a building, yet one of the most neglected and misunderstood areas.…