What is that white stuff on your concrete or masonry block wall? It can be just a white powder on your concrete, salt-like crystals, white fuzzy stuff, or what looks like white stalactites growing on your concrete wall. These white deposits happen when water is drawn out of a cementious material: it is called efflorescence. It is a scientific reaction.... Learn More
While there isn’t a proven definitive cause of asthma for every asthmatic, researchers have discovered a link between asthma and wet basements. Approximately 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma and an estimated 300 million worldwide. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 15% of people with asthma developed the disease, or saw it get worse, in a damp... Learn More
5 Fixes to your Wet Basement Wisconsin While every wet basement case is a little different, there are some common fixes to the most common wet basement problems. Check outside If you have a wet basement always look to the outside first. Check the downspouts and regrade the backfill to slope away from the house. Make sure water is not building up... Learn More