Where to Check for Leaks
Leaks in your crawl space are a pain to repair. The biggest challenge is locating the source of those leaks. Looking for leaks and repairing the damage will prevent long-term damage and airborne illnesses from infiltrating the home. The question is, where to check for leaks? Sources of Leaking There is a multitude of […]
Pros & Cons of Having a Basement
If you are a first-time homeowner in the process of building your home or shopping for one, you may be looking for one with a basement. For different reasons, basements are an added benefit to homes throughout the United States. Including one in your home plans adds space and offers you security from natural complications. […]
Five Problems To Fix In Your Basement With Crawl Space Encapsulation
Crawl space Encapsulation is a prime spot of your house as around 50 percent of the air you breathe in your home flows up from this space. Due to this reason, you must keep your crawl space as dry and clean as possible. Again, it is essential to note that the vented crawl spaces can […]
Bowing Basement Walls: Causes, Warning Signs & Stabilization
A bowing basement wall is different from a simple surface crack. Inward movement can occur when soil and water pressure outside the wall exceed what the wall can resist. The repair method depends on the wall material, the amount and location of movement, drainage conditions, and whether the foundation is also moving. What Causes Basement […]
Basement Wall Cracks: Horizontal, Vertical & Stair-Step Patterns
The direction and pattern of a basement-wall crack can provide useful clues, but the crack alone does not determine the repair. Wall material, width, movement, soil pressure, water conditions, and whether the crack is changing over time all matter. Vertical Cracks Some vertical cracks can be related to concrete shrinkage or localized movement. The important […]