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Efflorescence is a white chalky substance that can build up on your basement walls. The substance itself isn’t dangerous, but it is something to pay attention to. It is the residue of dissolved salts left on the surface of a porous material (such as concrete) after the water transporting those salts has evaporated. Efflorescence most […]
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Cleaning your crawlspace can be very helpful for a variety of reasons. Value Dry will clean up the crawl space before doing any work, both for the efficiency of the job and the safety of our team. This means removing any standing water, trash, plastic, and other debris from the floor. That includes any leftover […]
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Who Should Install Egress Windows? Many different types of construction companies offer Egress Window installation. However, at Value Dry Waterproofing, we believe it is important to contract with a professional basement waterproofing company for proper installation. Your foundation doesn’t just hold back the earth from entering your home; it doubles as a dam to keep […]
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If you do not have a basement, your home is most likely built on a crawl space, which is the space between your lowest floor and the ground. It’s not a place most homeowners often visit, so it can become an “out of sight, out of mind” sort of thing. If you’ve noticed musty smells, […]
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The majority of basements that are more than 10 years old will have water intrusion issues at some point in the near future. That’s because the “damp-proofing” sealant the builder coated the outer foundation walls with has deteriorated, allowing groundwater to infiltrate into your home’s foundation. If you want to protect your home and your […]
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If you have a wet basement or had a flooded basement after the last heavy rain, you’re smart to be doing some homework on basement waterproofing. It’s helpful to learn a bit about it so that you can ask the right questions. We encourage you to read through this blog and others on our website […]
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