Few things produce more water than a heavy rainstorm. The ground becomes saturated, the gutters are pouring all that water from your roof all over your yard, sinking deep underground and saturating the soil around your home. Most of us are relieve by the time the snow starts falling, because that means frozen soil and less flowing water! Although that’s... Learn More
Did you know that your home’s foundation is made up of 2 separate pours of concrete? Seems logical, I know, but these separations are important to consider as they can become points of entry for water over time. The average poured concrete foundation is made up of 3 parts: the footer, the foundation walls, and the floor. The foundation walls... Learn More
If you live in the Wisconsin area, you’re probably no stranger to foundation cracking. The brutal winter months can cause the soil around your home to expand and contract, causing cracks to appear on your foundation walls. For those of us lucky enough to only experience minimal or no moisture from those pesky hairline cracks, there’s one solution you might... Learn More
Choosing the right contractor doesn’t have to be a hassle. Below is a list of 5 things you’re going to want to look for when searching out a reputable contractor or basement waterproofing professional for your next home project. Do a Little Online Research. Any reputable contractor should have some kind of listing online. Generally, you’ll want to look for... Learn More
It seems like every season brings a new basement issue to light. Two winters ago, there were 2 cracks in the basement walls, now there are 6. You’re getting a little more water in the basement every time it rains now, because the neighbor’s have recently added downspout extensions to their gutters. Believe it or not, there are some very... Learn More
