Winter Wellness: Unveiling the Essentiality of Dehumidifiers in Basements with Bam Basements and Mason Winter brings with it a host of challenges for homeowners, and one often overlooked aspect is the humidity levels in basements. Excess moisture can lead to a range of problems, from mold growth to compromised structural integrity. In this blog, we […]
Decoding Water in the Basement: The Mystery of Persistent Moisture on your Basement floor One unmistakable indicator of basement water troubles is stepping into a puddle of water on your basement floor. Water can enter your basement for various reasons, whether due to hydrostatic or lateral pressure, overflowing gutters, or oversaturated soil surrounding the foundation.
Since the heat rises, basements are usually colder than the upper levels of your home. However, going downstairs should not feel like a visit to Antarctica. Having a major temperature difference between the main floor and the basement isn’t just uncomfortable for you; it can also have some negative consequences for your home and your
When you think of waterproofing your basement, you may think that it safeguards against floods and large spills or leaks. While it absolutely does, there are other, smaller issues that can lead to bigger, more expensive cleanups. Many of these tell-tale signs start slowly, with just a trickle or a drip and, before you know
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Creepy Crawl Spaces: Cobwebs, spiders, mice, and dirt. Moisture evaporating from the ground. Outdoor air coming in through crawl space vents, old insulation. All of these things allow scary specimens like mold spores, rot, and structural deterioration to make their way into your crawl space, making it look much more creepy than clean. Bam Basements
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Get Ready for Des Moines Humidity Summer is right around the corner along with the hot and humid Des Moines weather. As we plan for outdoor activities, vacations and pool time, don’t forget to also plan for the humidity in your home. High humidity feels awful, you are sweaty, hot, uncomfortable and all around miserable
How to tell if have poor air quality in your home When most people think of pollution they think of outside smog, ozone, and haze. What they don’t think about or may not even know, is that indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor air. Allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems are linked to
