A wet or leaky basement is a matter of significant concern for any homeowner. What might appear to be a slight trickle or leakage can turn out to be a warning sign that might require instant action on your part.
Stay Ahead of a Wet Basement in Bad Weather
Your home is vulnerable to bad weather. Snow, ice, and rain can wreak havoc resulting in a wet basement. Luck does run out unless you are proactive.
Basement Flooding Due to Melting Snow
A melting snow and rainstorm combination can multiply the amount of groundwater and cause flooding due to melting snow. That is unless you are prepared for it.
Basement Mold Problem
Moisture and humidity attract basement mold and mildew. An efficient basement waterproofing system can keep your basement stay dry and mold retardant.
Underneath the Basement Floor
What is underneath the basement floor? We are too busy enjoying the rest of the house to ponder on that thought. It may be more important than you think.
Finding the Correct Sump Pump Setup
You hire a contractor to install a new drainage system, floor, and sump pump setup but underestimate the amount of groundwater entering the drainage system.
Why Do I Have Sheetrock Wall Cracks?
Sheetrock wall cracks look ugly. Some of them run the entire length of a wall. Those wall cracks usually appear because of water problems in your basement.
What Are Those White Basement Wall Stains?
If you have an unfinished basement with bare concrete, you might notice white basement wall-stains. This visual warning, efflorescence, is chemistry at work.