How do you know you have a bowing wall and how to fix it?
How do you know you have a bowing wall and how to fix it? most effective way to repair a bowing wall
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Waterproofing 101
These are just a few reasons you would need your basement waterproofed. It is important to have your basement waterproofed if you have noticed signs of water intrusion in your home, and also to prevent structural damage. Water is the most destructive force on earth.
Why should you install an egress window in your home?
Best Basement windows and egress solutions for your home
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How to Extend the life of your Sump Pump
how often a sump pump should be replaced Sump pump replacement can be costly
Why is Crawlspace waterproofing important?
Crawl spaces are often scary, dark, and wet. They can be a natural breeding ground for contaminants such as mold, rodents, and insects. That can cause serious air quality issues in your home. Therefore, you should consider crawlspace waterproofing. Crawl space waterproofing can protect your home from these problems. Waterproofing the foundation of your
How does changing weather effect my basement health?
Changing weather and temperatures in Iowa can be hazardous to your basement health. When temperatures rise and fall rapidly it causes your home’s foundation to expand and contract. When the temperature gets colder, water evaporates from the foundation causing leaks, cracks and can weaken the foundation. Thus causing basements water damage. Temperature changes also
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Importance of Spring Cleaning in the Basement
With Springtime in the Des Moines air, it might be time for you to schedule your annual spring cleaning. However, many times when homeowners do spring cleaning they forget about their basement. Make sure you understand the importance of spring cleaning for your basement and get it done quickly—because, before you know it, summer will
Springtime Checks to Prevent Basement Leaks
Springtime Checks to prevent Basement leaks It is a fantastic opportunity to take advantage of the Des Moines Springtime weather. Take some time and do a perimeter check of your home inside and out to see if there are potential water leak issues. Summer is not too far ahead, and those summer storms can bring
Spring Thaw can lead to a Wet Basement
Spring weather is approaching us in the Des Moines area. Each year the snow and ice start to melt. All that water must go somewhere, and it should not be in your basement. The subsoil around your home will thaw faster than the rest of the soil in the yard and can lead to a
Des Moines Home and Garden Show Come see us in booth 935!
Come out and join us for the Des Moines Home and Garden show, located at the Iowa Events center! Search for your home improvement experts. If you need basement waterproofing, egress windows, wall rebuilds, foundation repair, sump pumps or concrete leveling BAM basements and masons is the right company for you! We only use new methods and
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What is an egress window
What is an egress window? E-GRESS a means or place of going out, an exit. An egress window is a window that is large enough to allow for escape or entry in the case of an emergency. Egress windows are required to be installed when finishing a basement or adding a sleeping room to the basement.