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Spring has sprung here in the Mid-Atlantic. The days of heavy snow and snowmelt should be behind us, but spring showers are certainly looming. Forgive us if we’re not stopping to appreciate the blooming trees and first spring flowers. April is a very busy time for those of us in the basement waterproofing business. Make […]
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Before we get into the pros and cons of crawl space encapsulation, let’s go over quickly what it is and why you might need it. Crawl space encapsulation is the process of removing and or treating any water-damaged material in your crawl space, installing a water pressure relief system (interior french drain) and sump pump […]
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If you’re reading a blog about basement waterproofing, chances are you have seen evidence of water in your basement and you’re doing some homework to determine if you have a serious problem. That’s a smart thing for a homeowner to do. Unaddressed water seepage can cause structural damage and affect the structural integrity of your […]
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If you are searching for information about sump pumps, you have probably had a sump pump failure or you have noticed water in your basement or crawl space, and you are investigating your options. Good for you! It’s important to be informed before you spend money on your home. Below, we have pulled together some […]
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A bowing basement wall is more than just unsightly – it is a sign of a major problem with the stability of your home’s foundation. Bowing basement walls are most often associated with the combination of horizontal and diagonal cracks in the wall. The reason this problem requires an urgent fix is that it will […]
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Most people associate basement floods with heavy rain in the spring, summer, and fall. But as a basement waterproofing company, we’ve also seen basement flooding and water intrusion occur in winter. Basement flooding in winter is caused by the heavy snow, snowmelt, and the freeze-thaw cycle we get here in the Mid-Atlantic. When the snow […]
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Another year has come and gone, and we are looking forward to all the promise the new year brings. But before we look ahead, let’s take a moment to review our most-read articles from 2021. From basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and indoor air quality, we’re covering our most popular articles in 2021. Crawl Space […]
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Winter weather and a pandemic that just won’t go away will have all of us spending more time indoors. How much more enjoyable would life be if you had full use of your basement? Even if you have a finished basement, if it smells musty or feels damp, people aren’t going to want to spend […]
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You’ve probably heard the news that home heating oil and natural gas prices are projected to skyrocket this winter. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Winter Fuels Outlook, the homeowner who heats with natural gas will pay 30% more this winter than last. The average homeowner who heats with home heating oil will pay […]
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Residential indoor air quality may be an afterthought for many homeowners. We pay more attention to what we can see than the air we breathe in. We spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on landscaping and home remodeling projects because we can see an immediate result. What if we told you that you could see […]
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