The question that most homeowners ask is “Do I need a sump pump?”, and “When are sump pumps necessary?”. In this article, we will go over the main facts that will help you decide if installing a sump pump is a good idea for your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
