A sinking foundation is a problem that can sneak up on you. You may or may not notice small cracks that form at the seams between walls and ceilings until they become unignorable. Continue reading →
Is the foundation of your household in dismay? Do you have cracked walls, doors that won’t close, or floors that bulge from the ground? If so, you need to make sure you address these problems immediately. Foundation issues can lead to major structural damage within your home. Water is usually the main culprit when it comes to the foundation damages that are mentioned above. Water can easily flow through the cracks and spaces of your home’s infrastructure, forever damaging your property’s value. The longer you let this problem linger, the more money it’s going to cost you in the long run. Continue reading →
Hydrostatic pressure is a complex term for a common problem. Hydrostatic pressure is essentially the pressure created by the groundwater that builds around your home. Hydrostatic pressure ranges depending on your climate. In Maryland, hydrostatic pressure is a common cause of water damage to homes. Continue reading →
Have you noticed a musty smell in your basement? Has your home been creaking in the wind? Do you think you might have an issue with your foundation? If you are worried about the structural integrity of your home, you may want to check for the basic signs of foundation failure. Continue reading →
Spring is almost here and it is the best time of year to sell your home. Checking your foundation for problems before listing your house for sale can help you maintain the value of your home. Maryland law require that sellers inform potential buyers about any problems with the house, including problems with the foundation. Therefore having your home inspected for any foundation problems can help you get the best value for your home. Continue reading →
Snow melts are big factors in winter basement leaks, and if your Maryland home springs a leak after snowfalls, you may be wondering why. Even the smallest crack or space in your foundation can let moisture in, and a leaky basement can be one snowstorm away. Once you learn just how much water goes into the ground after these melts, it becomes easy to see why winter may be the worst for you and your winter leaks. Continue reading →
There’s a lot that goes into repairing and maintaining a home. From the top down, everything from the roof to the walls to the insulation will have a direct impact on your home’s overall quality. But it’s important to look underneath, too, and your basement needs to remain in top shape as well. And that means that your basement needs to stay dry. Continue reading →
A home is like a living entity in some ways, especially where its health is concerned. Having a home that’s in good health means being able to enjoy it to its fullest, and a lot of different repairs and maintenance steps need to be taken in order to keep your home in its prime. Continue reading →
Your foundation is one of, if not the, most important part of your home. Because our foundations cradle our basements in their places in the ground, they’re also susceptible to some pretty serious damage throughout the life of our home, and it’s this damage we need to learn to spot in order to keep our basements dry and safe. Damaged foundations can also lead to entire home structures becoming compromised, and it just so happens that the weather patterns we experience here in Maryland can lend a pretty significant helping hand to having these damages occur. Continue reading →
It seems like every year brings with it a major winter snowstorm in some area of the east coast. For 2016 so far, New York and the rest of the northeast was battered with double digit snowfalls in a blizzard that shut down a huge part of the region.
While it’s vital to stay warm and stay safe during periods like this, there’s something else that is often overlooked – protecting your home. Keeping your basement dry is something that’s incredibly important, and even more important during the winter months when heavy snowfalls and deep freezes can occur. Why is that? Continue reading →
