Basement Flooding Basements can become an integral part of a functional home, providing lots of extra space for storage, work, and play. Unfortunately, they’re also inherently susceptible to flooding. In some parts of the country, water damage has exceeded fire damage as the number one cause of homeowner claims. Floods are destructive disasters, as anyone who has […]

Moldy Basement in Valparaiso IN 46383 Having a basement in a house has its fair share of challenges. While a basement provides extra space, which can be used for a number of things by the homeowner, during construction, a lot of necessary measures and precautions must be taken in the plumbing to ensure water leaks […]

Drain tiling dates back thousands of years, but it was not until mid-1830s when John Johnston applied clay tiles in his farm that they became integral in construction. Today, you can solve your basement flooding problems by applying this ingenious age-old technique using a professional contractor. Drain Tiles in Brief Drain tiles ensure your foundation […]

So, you have built the perfect home and you are ready to start enjoying life without the yoke of rent? However, have you considered everything that you need to have this ideal situation remain so? Well, a study by Basement Health Association (BHA) found that 69% of new homes experience outdoor drainage issues and you […]

There are various methods for waterproofing a basement from the inside, however the best way to ensure a basement is sealed is by waterproofing the foundation on the exterior of the house. Exterior foundation waterproofing requires digging a trench on the outside of one’s home, but it is worth it to ensure a basement is leak proof, or it […]

When was the last time you went down to your basement and spent more than an hour there? Most likely, you can’t remember but you are not alone. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reckons only 46% of homeowners fully utilize this space. It is no wonder then that basement moisture problems feature among […]

Due to the exceptional amount of snowfall around much of the country this winter, many homeowners felt like they were always stranded in traffic or shoveling snow. Inch after inch, snow continued to fall to record levels across most of the nation. Those charged with the task of shoveling the snow know exactly how backbreaking […]