DIY Basement Waterproofing mistakes Far too many people make the following mistakes when attempting DIY home basement waterproofing. BAM Basement and Masons has been waterproofing basements for years, and these are the most common mistakes we see on a regular basis. Applying Waterproof Paint to the basement walls Basement Waterproof paint can be misleading. It […]
6 Things You Can Learn From Protecting your Basement From Moisture Are you frustrated with having water in your basement? A wet basement isn’t just an inconvenient hassle for homeowners to deal with. It can pose real problems to your health, home, and property. Any form of moisture can result in harmful mold, damage to
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HOW DO YOU REPAIR A SINKING FOUNDATION? To repair a sinking foundation, you will need to install piers. This is a fact that everyone in the industry agrees upon. These are steel posts that are driven into the ground around your home, then secured to your foundation with a steel bracket. Piers hold your foundation
The Differences Between Basement Foundation types When it comes to buying a home or building a new one, basement-foundation-types is imperative that every homeowner understands different things about the home’s main structures and systems. While few people forget to think about the home’s foundation, the simple truth of the matter is that this is
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What is Hydrostatic Pressure? In regard to basement foundation problems, hydrostatic pressure can be best described as the constant force of water pressure constantly being forced on the basement walls. As a general rule, hydrostatic pressure increases as subsurface depth decreases, due to the increasing weight of earth and gravity generating downward force from above.
Can the washing machine drain into a sump pump? A washing machine should not drain into the sump pump. A washing machine that drains into the sump pump pushes dirty water into the pump and your yard. This can contaminate the groundwater and soil and lead to a more dangerous problem. The water that drains
Waterproof your deck and Help Keep Interior of Home Dry As a homeowner, you should be protecting your home’s interior and exterior. Water damage can leave you struggling to pay for expensive repairs. On average, homeowners pay thousands of dollars to fix water damage. If you don’t get started before the next storm hits, you
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How did BAM start and why? It has been 10 years now since Mark has started BAM Basements and Masons. BAM started as a one man show. Mark was doing sales, design and installations. So where did it all begin? Mark’s home basement flooded prompting him to call a few waterproofing companies for bids.
Tips to help Prepare your Pool for Des Moines Summer Summer is almost here, so you’re probably about ready to put on a swimsuit and enjoy the cool water in your pool. Before diving in, you have to ensure that your swimming pool is ready for the season. Proper pool maintenance is crucial to keep
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With the Spring rains in Des Moines and crazy weather changes, you may end up having water in your Basement. So where do you even start? Sure, there are a few waterproofing companies to choose from. How do you know which one to go with and why to choose them? You want to make sure
