Tips for Keeping Your Basement Dry Year-Round
A dry basement is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your home and preventing costly repairs. Water damage in basements can lead to mold growth, structural issues, and reduced property value. Here are some practical steps you can take to ensure your basement stays dry no matter the season. Ensure Proper Grading Around Your Home […]
Interior vs. Exterior Basement Waterproofing: How They Work
Both interior and exterior basement waterproofing solutions are designed to secure your basement from water intrusion and the damage it can cause. Although these solutions serve the same purpose, they work in distinct ways. Interior waterproofing focuses on diverting water that enters the basement away from the property, while exterior waterproofing works by preventing water […]
How to Deal With Hydrostatic Pressure Around Your Basement?
Basements are very prone to moisture infiltration. When the moisture content in the soil around your home rises due to groundwater, heavy rain, or a high water table, it creates hydrostatic pressure, which pushes on your basement walls. As a result, your home’s foundation starts to crack, leak, and bow. This blog covers the signs […]
Does Mold Grow on Concrete? Signs, Causes, & Prevention
Concrete surfaces are porous and easily trap moisture and dirt providing the right conditions for mold spores to settle. Although the concrete is not a food for mold, the dirt and dust that accumulates is. This blog covers how mold grows on concrete, signs of mold growth, its causes, and effective ways to prevent it. […]
Why Does The Basement Leak Where the Wall Meets the Floor?
If you have ever seen water pooling around the edges of your basement—right where the walls meet the floor—you are not alone. This issue is more common than you might think and can lead to a lot more than just a wet basement floor. Over time, it can cause mold, damage your foundation, and even […]
Basement Efflorescence: What It Is and How to Fix It?
Noticing white-chalky deposits developing on your basement walls? It’s probably efflorescence. But what exactly is efflorescence, and why is it showing up in your basement? Understanding the signs and causes of efflorescence can help you identify the problem and take necessary actions. In this blog, we’ll explore what efflorescence is, whether efflorescence is harmful, how […]
