A sump pump is a device that collects water that enters your foundation and then drains it out. It’s another form of foundation drainage that is commonly used in basements. If you have a sump pump or you’re planning on getting one, then you might be wondering if you even need a perimeter drain. Why […]
An interior drainage system is an essential part of foundation waterproofing, but it isn’t the only part. Other waterproofing solutions are needed if the basement is to be kept dry and healthy. How an Interior Drainage System Helps Interior drainage systems are able to prevent flooding, stop leaks, and decrease the humidity levels in the […]
Humidity affects a basement in different ways, so there are multiple problem signs you can look for to determine if your basement has moisture issues. There are a lot of different variables that determine which problem signs will appear in your basement and how severe they are. Sometimes, your basement will be humid, but the […]
Wall Cracks Check your basement walls for any cracks. Concrete is already a permeable material, but water passes through even easier if the material is cracked. The soil of Charlotte, NC, is called Cecil soil, which contains a lot of clay eight inches below the surface. Clay soils are known for expanding when saturated with […]
Bowing walls are structural issues that require complex and specialist attention. As such, we recommend that you avoid DIY when it comes to structural repairs. There are simply too many things that can go wrong. Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy If you think that this installation process seems very simple, you are absolutely correct. This is […]
Bowing walls are a serious issue that you should not ignore. They will only get worse over time and can lead to the total collapse of a wall when left to grow and develop unchecked. Thankfully, there are many different solutions available to homeowners struggling with this issue. Minor Deviation/Leaning If your basement walls have […]
Bowing walls can be recognized by spreading cracks, cosmetic damage, and visible unevenness in the surface of the walls themselves. This issue can be caused by a number of different factors, but the most common and likely are issues with a property’s foundation and issues in the soil. Foundation Problems Your property’s foundation is hugely […]
Once the dry rot problem in your crawl space has been dealt with, you need to consider investing in waterproofing solutions so that you never have to worry about dry rot in your crawl space again. Crawl Space Waterproofing Crawl space waterproofing is an important part of preventing dry rot due to how persistent dry […]
Assessing The Damage The first thing you should do when you realize that there’s decaying wood in your crawl space is get in contact with your local foundation repair company. This is because the foundation needs a thorough look over before anything can be decided. Foundation experts will be able to tell if the wood […]
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