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29 May 5 tips to prevent a wet basement and foundation leak

Posted at 17:24h in Basement leak, Basement repair, foundation, leak prevention, Waterproofing by ACCL 0 Comments

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Solution to prevent wet basement and foundation leaks The best solutions to prevent future basement leaks is precaution. We want to give you five major tips for you to be prepared and prevent for a wet basement. First and foremost, you should ensure that you...

13 Jul Wall Cracks – Different Types & How to Fix Them

Posted at 18:17h in Basement repair by ACCL 0 Comments

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In almost all residential foundations, it is not unusual to find wall cracks in the basement. Caused by construction, accidents, settling of your home, uneven moisture around the foundation, poor drainage, hydrostatic water pressure or just a natural expansion and contraction caused by fluctuating temperatures. Most...

12 Jul Window Wells – What is their Importance?

Posted at 17:21h in Waterproofing by ACCL 0 Comments

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Window wells are small semi-circular corrugated steel or plastic “wall” structures. They are positioned outside basement windows that allow more light to enter. The wells also keep soil and water away from the window. Some window wells also allow you to climb out the basement...

28 Jun Basement Flooding – Cleanup & Damage Assessment

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If there is one thing that you dread more than dealing with basement flooding, it is the cleanup and damage that you have to take care of after the fact. Stressful questions that may arise include; How to get the water out? Will your insurance cover...

05 May Basement Flooding – Prevention & Cleanup

Posted at 20:19h in Basement leak, Basement repair, Waterproofing by ACCL 0 Comments

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With the volume of rain that has been falling the last few days, I can only imagine the amount of basement flooding that has occurred. The damage that flooding brings with it can be catastrophic. Structural damage, wet furniture, and mold are only a few of...

28 Apr Basement Leaks – Sources of Water in the Home

Posted at 19:26h in Basement leak, Waterproofing by ACCL 0 Comments

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Before you embark on any particular waterproofing endeavor it is a good idea to find out what the source of your problem is. Identify the basement leaks and you’ll know how to best deal with the situation in your home. Causes of Basement Leaks Basement leaks and moisture...

28 Apr Concrete Foundation – Ensuring Strength & Stability

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There are two key factors that you want in a foundation: strength and stability. A well-designed concrete foundation provides the stability, safety, and durability that your home requires. Prepping for a Concrete Foundation Healthy soil is just as important as the footings and concrete foundation that lie upon it....

21 Apr Waterproofing Your Basement Walls

Posted at 15:00h in Waterproofing by ACCL 0 Comments

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Basement walls suffer from leaks too often. If you are a homeowner and haven’t had to deal with a leaking basement, consider yourself lucky. Even in the best-built homes, cracks in foundation and basement walls will eventually form. Cracks are formed from moisture in the soil outside...

21 Apr Basement Waterproofing – The Weeping Tile System

Posted at 14:21h in Waterproofing by ACCL 0 Comments

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A weeping tile system is a 4-inch porous pipe. Other names include drain, perimeter tile or corrugated drain pipe used for underground water collection or discharge. It was named around the time when terracotta (clay) was the typical material used for drain pipes. The weeping...

13 Apr Crawl Space Waterproofing – The Miniature Basement

Posted at 16:08h in Waterproofing by ACCL 0 Comments

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A crawl space is a type of basement in which one cannot stand up and the surface is often soil. It is typically small enough that you need to actually crawl into it, hence the name. These miniature basements offer a convenient access to pipes,...

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29 May 5 tips to prevent a wet basement and foundation leak

13 Jul Wall Cracks – Different Types & How to Fix Them

12 Jul Window Wells – What is their Importance?

28 Jun Basement Flooding – Cleanup & Damage Assessment

05 May Basement Flooding – Prevention & Cleanup

28 Apr Basement Leaks – Sources of Water in the Home

28 Apr Concrete Foundation – Ensuring Strength & Stability

21 Apr Waterproofing Your Basement Walls

21 Apr Basement Waterproofing – The Weeping Tile System

13 Apr Crawl Space Waterproofing – The Miniature Basement