As much as we hate to say it, summer is almost over. Where did the time go? That means fall and winter is on its way, shorter days, and colder weather. Fall brings rainy weather and moisture build-up in basements crawl space. As a homeowner, it’s important to understand what annual fall maintenance your […]
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It’s raining outside and you’re relaxing in the basement, you get up and notice the floors are wet. Panic sets in and what do you do? Installing a basement waterproofing system could be your answer. Water in the basement can lead to mold, musty smells, damaged walls, and floors, and ruined furniture and belongings. It’s
A finished basement is the dream of many homeowners. Sometimes it’s a necessity, a way to create badly needed living space for a growing family. Other times it’s a luxury, a den, a family room, a playroom, a “man cave.” No matter what the intended use for finished basement space is, the job of turning
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One of the telltale signs of a basement water problem is stepping into a puddle on the basement floor. Of course, any water that comes into the basement for any reason – hydrostatic or lateral pressure, gutter spillover, or oversaturated soil around the foundation – or from any source – cracks, bad mortar joints
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The Hot, humid summer Des Moines air creates perfect conditions for mold and mildew growth indoors. If your home has these issues, they can trigger respiratory issues such as asthma, coughing and wheezing. Mildew and mold can also leave stains on many surfaces such as brick, ceilings, paint, wood, and walls. It is very
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Waterproofing in your basement is essential if you are having water or moisture leaking into your basement. Water and moisture seeping into your basement can cause water damage that will cost you a pretty penny to clean up and fix the damage it caused. The water damage not only causes structural and foundation problems but
Are you planning to finish your basement and add a few bedrooms? It will certainly make your basement more usable and will increase the value of your home. However, you have to do it right, and by “right” we mean following building codes and other local regulations. The thing is, you can’t just put a
Tree roots cause foundation damage and compromise the structural integrity of a home. Certain trees have highly invasive roots. It’s not uncommon for various species of trees to develop roots that are 30 times the diameter of their tree trunks. In other cases, roots can grow to be 2X or even 3X the height of
Foundation Repair with Push Piers If your home is experiencing foundation settlement and showing it in the form of drywall cracks, nail pops, and sticking windows and doors, you need to address this issue right away. Otherwise, your home will sustain even more damage that will be dangerous for your foundation and your family. Your
Why do you want to do concrete lifting with Polyfoam? Tired of tripping on your sidewalk, driveway, patio, or pool deck from it being uneven? Driving over what feels like a rocky road in your driveway? Wondering if I should have the concrete replaced or raised up? Don’t hesitate anymore, you can raise it with polyfoam
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