Basement Waterproofing Before Winter Do you have plans for the holidays? Nothing can spoil those plans faster than having to deal with a wet basement. You’ll have to spend the days pumping water out of your basement and mopping floors instead of having fun basking on a beach halfway around the world. While leaks can […]
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Crawlspace Waterproofing – Crawlspace Door Installation | Westmont, IL
For effective crawlspace waterproofing, your contractor will most likely recommend crawlspace encapsulation. This involves completely closing off the crawlspace from the outside environment. This is the best way to keep the crawlspace clean and dry. However, completely closing off your crawlspace will mean that you will not have access to the space. You may want […]
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Crawlspace Waterproofing: Why You Should Consider Underground Downspout Extensions Controlling water that drains from the roof of your home is an important part of crawlspace waterproofing. It will help to prevent standing water and therefore keep your crawlspace clean and dry. One of the most common problems homeowners experience with downspouts is that they drain […]
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If you live in an area where homes are selling like hot cakes, you may be feeling exceptionally confident in the value of your property. And as a result, you may be considering a home upgrade you’ve been dreaming of for years. Perhaps you want to add a pool, or maybe you want to add […]
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Mold In Your Home When dealing with basement mold remediation, it is important for the home owner to understand that there are different levels of remediation. These levels are based on the level of contamination. The levels range from one, which refers to the least contamination, to level 5, which represents the highest level of contamination that […]
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Why Bowing Basement Walls Are Common in Concrete Foundations Concrete has taken the modern construction industry by storm. Many modern homes have concrete foundations. It is the preferred material for construction as it is one of the most durable substances available today. It is also quite inexpensive and can be customized easily. Common causes of […]
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Basement waterproofing is one of the most important home improvement activities. According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), over 80% of homeowners complain about their basements and request for quotes to improve them. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) also says that over 70% of new homes develop moisture problems in the basement within […]
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When dealing with basement mold remediation, it is important for the home owner to understand that there are different levels of remediation. These levels are based on the level of contamination. The levels range from one, which refers to the least contamination, to level 5, which represents the highest level of contamination that often involves air conditioning […]
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You’ve seen the house of your dreams and it’s going for a price you can afford. The only problem is that it has a wet crawl space. Do you let it go? Do you move on in search of another house? Or do you buy the house anyway? Is it worth the risk? Many times, […]
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The housing market is recovering nicely. Homeowners are on the lookout for different ways to get the most out of their investment. With a full market, it’s important to find ways to quickly increase the value of your home. One such way is finishing the basement. Creating extra space brings extra bucks Think about it. […]
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