A wet basement, caused by foundation wall leaks, is a major cause of nightmare to homeowners. This leaking could be as a result of poor concrete mixing, drainage of downspouts and gutters or poor grade sloping into the house, among other problems. An excavation contractor has the […]
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Home is where we feel the safest. When you get home, everything seems to fall into place. It is therefore important to ensure that you keep a healthy home. Mold and mildew are fungi that often grow in homes when the conditions are right. The fungi grow […]
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Winter can be hard on your house. Ice dams, water problems, leaks, frozen pipes and high heating bills don’t have to be a casualty of winter. Here are some of the basic home tips for winter. Prevent ice dams Ice dams happen when the snow on the roof melts […]
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Water is one of the biggest enemies of a basement. Anyone with a basement would not like to see water or moisture in their basements and rightly so. Water can cause a lot of damage not only to the integrity of your foundation but also to the […]
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Have you spotted some white fuzzy stuff on the inside or outside of your basement walls? You probably have an efflorescence problem. Efflorescence is the crystalline deposit that appears white and fuzzy. It is a common problem for masonry block or concrete foundations. What causes it? Efflorescence […]
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Moisture control for your basement is vital. Moisture in your basement can result in serious health problems for the occupants of your home. It can also cause serious structural problems making your home unsafe. People often misunderstand moisture problems. The result is that they are often not […]
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The basement window is a common place for a leak. By nature, the basement is susceptible to water intrusion and having a window below ground makes this a weak spot. That is why basement windows need to be supported with a waterproofing system and repaired when needed. Here are the […]
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Allergies, exasperated asthma symptoms, chronic respiratory problems and even lung cancer have all been linked back to indoor air quality in the home. Indoor air quality has become more of an issue now that the building envelop on homes has become tighter. Homes are more energy efficient meaning […]
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Homeowners can help prevent water seepage into the basement just by following some simple home maintenance tips. Remember, the main reason water seeps into the basement in the first place is excess water in the soil around and under the foundation of the house. If you do your […]
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Foundation cracks are never a good sign. Whether or not you should worry completely depends on the crack and if it is structural or not. Obviously, some cracks call for more serious action than others. Not every foundation cracks is a sign your house is going to […]
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