Concrete cracks in nearly every wall in a basement. Builders and contractors plan for this cracking by placing steel reinforcing inside the concrete walls. Even though the concrete has cracked, this reinforcement maintains the strength of the wall and it is not a problem for a typical home’s foundation. Ways Water gets into the Basement […]

Many homes that have concrete basements have foundation cracks.  This is a normal situation because as the concrete cures it shrinks in volume.  This shrinkage creates stresses in the concrete wall.  To relieve the stress, the concrete cracks. The most common areas for a “shrinkage crack” to occur are in the middle of a long […]

If your basement leaks I am sure you are tired of the headaches it causes. But what can you do? You have basically 2 choices: either call an expensive contractor, or do it by yourself. Do it yourself basement waterproofing can be a simple task if you choose the right product, and it will help […]

The most common type of structural foundation damage in the basement is due to damage caused by water. There are many different reasons how water can get into the basement area. If enough water gets in, there is possibility of damage. Steps to Prevention: Waterproofing your basement is the best way to prevent possible foundation […]

Why is basement floor waterproofing so often overlooked, when if it was done when the basement was built, there would be fewer problems with seepage and flooding? Basements are often thought of as just places for storage that have concrete floors and walls where you can store old toys, tools and other stuff. Now, people […]

Waterproofing basement walls should be a standard thing to do when finishing a basement. Most basements have high moisture levels, and much of the moisture enters via the basement walls. Cracks, leaking windows and pipe condensation are probably the most common reasons basements have water build-up problems. Too much or prolonged water retention in the […]

There are few things quite as irritating as a flooded basement.  In fact, for many, a flooded basement ceases to be irritating and becomes downright catastrophic.  Preventing basement flooding and water damage is a complicated subject, but one that must be understood if you wish to keep your basement in good condition and your valuables […]

Do you have a basement? Is your basement waterproofed? If not, you could be missing out on several key benefits, and worse yet, you could be exposing your house to serious risk and damage. Here are just some of the top benefits of basement waterproofing. • Improves the structural integrity of your home-If water is […]

The floors in a basement are made of concrete. Of course, water and water vapor can get into a basement through the floor and cause mold, mildew and a musty odor to develop. Also, a wet or damp floor will cause any paint to blister and peal. Any carpeting placed on the floor will collect […]

Why Concrete Cracks Concrete shrinks as a natural process of it curing. This shrinkage causes the concrete to develop stresses and to relieve it, the basement wall cracks. This is a normal condition in a concrete foundation. Shrinkage cracks are typically less than 1/16th” in width and will eventually run the entire length of the […]