When a basement wall is up against hydrostatic pressure, it needs to exert just as much force against the groundwater in order to stop bowing. This isn’t something basements can do on their own, so wall anchors are needed to stabilize the wall. First, contractors determine where each earth anchor needs to be installed. Holes […]
If you put a vapor barrier and a white plastic sheet side by side, many might not be able to tell them apart. Although vapor barriers and regular plastic sheets look similar, the material they are made out of makes them very different. It’s because of these differences that the vapor barrier is capable of […]
Hydrostatic pressure is something that every home has to deal with. After all, it is simply the combined weight of the soil and the water that it contains. This is something that every home is designed to cope with to a certain extent. Hydrostatic pressure only really causes problems when it reaches levels that are […]
Insulation is absolutely crucial to maintaining the health and wellbeing of your home, as well as your comfort. By improving heat retention and increasing energy efficiency, insulation makes your home more comfortable and reduces energy costs, but it can do far more than this. Insulation in a property’s crawl space or basement, for example, is […]
Crawl space vents are fairly common in Northeast NC and were installed in homes that were built between 1950 and 1990 as a matter of best practice. This was done because industry specialists believed that crawl space ventilation would prevent dampness and humidity in a property by increasing airflow. Of course, later studies found that […]
The red clay soil that is found through much of Northeast NC is iconic. It is rich, fertile, and has many strengths. Unfortunately, it can also present a number of challenges to homes and structures that are built on it, especially during the stormier seasons of the year. This is because clay soils are expansive […]
Mold is a very common substance to find in homes of all ages because it can flourish in even the toughest of conditions. What’s worse, because mold tends to thrive in dark, hidden corners first it can be quite hard to spot unless you know what you are looking for (or it has progressed quite […]
The soil that surrounds your property always has some water in it – this is simply a fact. In a more wet and humid state like North Carolina, however, the soil can become overwhelmed by water during some months and this saturation impacts your home (especially if you have a basement). If you have a […]
Mold is a strange substance to have in a home. While it is rarely damaging to the structure of your home as a whole, it can damage organic materials like textiles, drywall, and decorations. Likewise, mold can be damaging to your health and wellbeing if you are exposed to certain species of mold over time. […]
A property’s sump pump system is very often the hardest working appliance in a home in Northern Virginia. Sump pump systems are often the first and last line of defense against flooding in a home, and as such, breakdowns can be incredibly damaging. This is why it is key to know the signs of sump […]
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