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Newly fallen snow is magical as it turns everything into a winter wonderland. But when that snow turns into water and causes dampness in your basement, it’s not so magical anymore. Many homeowners think basement flooding and water issues only happen in the spring and summer when there’s heavy rainfall. However, snow and freeze-thaw temperatures […]
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A battery backup sump pump is a critical element to each basement waterproofing system that is installed. Consider that every fall and winter, Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia face power outages due to high winds, ice storms, and even vehicles crashing into power poles. This sends families into darkness and cold. If you have a […]
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Any home improvement project you invest in should increase your home’s value. It’s not always the first consideration, but it is almost always one of the top five. Whether you’re looking at crawl space encapsulation because you have standing water under your home, have heard how it can reduce heating and cooling costs, or are […]
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Buying your home was probably the biggest purchase you ever made and if you’re like most of us, you’re looking to protect your investment. You also want a cozy and healthy home. With winter coming, the family may be arguing about where to keep the temperature. Did you know that homes with a crawl space […]
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Your home’s foundation is critical to the overall integrity of your home. It’s what holds everything else up. So it can be disconcerting, to say the least, to discover one or more cracks in your foundation, walls, or floor. But should you panic if you do? No. Don’t panic, but do take steps to figure […]
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Crawl Space Encapsulation is a process where we use waterproofing materials and vapor barriers to seal the crawl space. After the encapsulation is complete, we install proper ventilation and conditioning methods to create a healthy conditioned crawl space environment. How Do I Know I Need Crawl Space Encapsulation? You may need crawl space encapsulation if […]
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The last thing you want is for your sump pump to fail in the middle of a storm. Sump pumps prevent rainwater from seeping into your basement or crawl spaces, causing damage and leaving you with extensive repair costs. Luckily, there are numerous warning signs of sump pump failure. Monitoring performance lets you know when […]
Read MoreEvery field of work has its own terminology and the basement waterproofing industry is no different. Some terms we throw around have to do with the science behind why you have a wet basement or crawl space. Others have to do with waterproofing solutions. We put this list together for you to refer to as […]
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This is going to be a very brief blog post explaining why it’s a good idea to have a battery back-up system for your sump pump. (If you are not familiar with sump pumps, I recommend doing a quick skim of the information on our sump pump page.) First, it’s important to note that because of […]
Read MoreThis was originally published by Value Dry on April 9, 2015 and has been updated. What is it that causes wet and leaky basements? Well, the one-sentence answer is that it has to do with the soil composition in the area where we live and the way that home foundations for basements are typically constructed around […]
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