Moisture Control The amount of moisture found in your home depends on the area and climate where you live. Water is drawn to valleys and sunken landscapes. Areas closer to the sea and other large bodies of water will have higher humidity levels and tend to have more moisture problems. Moisture in walls, ceilings, and
Do you have a wet basement? Waterproofing problems don’t always manifest as flooded basements. There are various signs that show you need basement waterproofing services. These include: Pest problems in your basement Decaying of wooden furniture The appearance of mold or mildew An musty or damp odor Development of respiratory problems with no obvious cause.
So your basement is flooded. It is one the worst things that can happen to a home and it can be quite disheartening at the same for you. Water tends to get everywhere and if not acted upon right away, it can further damage a lot of property. That is one the reasons why you
Foundation Slabs Concrete foundations can be laid in more ways than one. There are T shaped, Slab on Grade foundations, and frost protected types. While all of them have their own advantages and disadvantages, some are more suitable than others depending on the geography of the area. Foundation slabs are popular as they are relatively cheap
Basement Waterproofing Damp proofing and waterproofing may sound like the same thing, but there is a distinct difference between them. A few of the key differences include the physical properties of the construction materials used, the applied thickness, and the conditions of the application service. The intention of damp proofing is just to keep the
Danger Signs to Look Out for Dangers involved include collapse of your home and as such before you lose the jewel of your eye, why not look out for these signs and immediately call a professional when you notice them? Interior Wall Cracks There are myriad causes of these cracks including movement of clay soil,
Humidity is a favorite topic of conversation, especially in the Louisville area. In the winter, humidity means more precipitation, lower body temperatures, and higher heating bills. Spring is too short, and when the warmer months creep in, everyone gets progressively sweatier and more miserable. It isn’t unusual for Louisville humidity levels to exceed those of
Repair Maintenance So you got your foundation cracks sorted and the repair was successful. Is that it? Short answer is no, you still have a bunch of things to do to make sure it never happens again. While it may not really be possible to control what goes on under the soil or control the
Wall Rotation There are a number of indications to damaged foundations and as we have discussed in detail in previous posts, they are often manifest in the walls. Cracks and other signs of structural damage are also good indicators, you should be aware of them, and not take certain types of cracks easily. There are,
Shallow vs. Deep Foundation Repair Is your foundation sinking? There are two types of foundation repair to consider when faced with a sinking foundation. These are shallow and deep repair. It is important to consider the merits of the different types of repair in order to choose the best system for your situation. Deep repairs
