Every house is a bit different from every other, and the water leakage issues which one house faces in its basement or crawlspace may be completely different from those of its neighbors. That’s why there are a variety of options available for waterproofing solutions, options which generally fit into four broad categories: Continue reading →
It can be easy to imagine that your basement leaking worries will go away when the ground freezes during winter. Solid water doesn’t exactly flow the way liquid water does, so what is there to worry about when the rain turns to snow and soft dirt turns hard as a rock? Why bother worrying about the problem before spring? Continue reading →
There are a variety of good reasons why it would be a good idea to completely close off your crawlspace from the outside world. To be fair, however, there are also a few good reasons why you might not want to do so. Here is a quick list with some of the pros and cons of taking this step: Continue reading →
Damp proofing has been a standard practice when building new basements and foundations for decades now. The thing about concrete is that it’s porous, so it’s fully able to absorb water from the environment around it, and the thing about dirt is that (outside of deserts) it’s full of moisture. This means that the moisture in the dirt can condensate on the cool stone walls, infiltrate it, and then slowly deal damage to the foundation and its contents. Continue reading →
If your basement is the sort of dark and dismal place that belongs in a horror movie, then you should really get down there and clean things up. Basements can be a lot more than storage spaces, but first you need to know how to take care of them. Continue reading →
If you’re wondering if it’s too late to waterproof your basement this year, you couldn’t be more wrong! No matter the time of year, there is a reason to seek basement waterproofing, and there is no wrong time to seek out the service you need to get your basement prepared and protected. Having your basement waterproofed is far more affordable and much less work than cleaning up after a leak, so this is something you should always consider no matter what the calendar says. Continue reading →
There are a variety of techniques, materials, and repairs which a homeowner or a contractor can use to keep water out of a basement or crawlspace, but the best ways to keep a basement waterproof come into play when the house is first constructed. After all, some things are just easier to do when all you’ve got are a few concrete walls in a big empty pit. Continue reading →
Waterproofing works for all homes, and one question that we’re asked often is if basement waterproofing is something that will work for a particular family’s home for any number of reasons. Basements with irregular shapes, basements that are partially above ground, basements that are old or far underground, and walk out basements are all excellent candidates for basement waterproofing, and it all depends on the custom attention your chosen service provides! Continue reading →
If your basement is still unfinished, it’s an extra floor for your house that’s just waiting to happen. With all the most important rooms in the house already built on the main floor or floors, finishing your basement gives you the opportunity to add a few rooms with less essential purposes. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing: Continue reading →
Have you ever dreamed of having the whole family over for a Holiday dinner, but just don’t have enough space in your dining room to host everyone? What if you could create more space in your home without building and addition or knocking down a wall? And what if you could improve the air quality in your home and add value to it by creating this space? Consider converting your basement into a clean, clear, livable area. Step one? Waterproofing. Continue reading →
