There are a number of potential reasons for water in a basement. You may have a crack in the walls or floor, which causes water to leak in from the outside. You might have a leak in your plumbing system. If you have a drainage system already in place, that system may have a clog.
Clearly, fixing dry rot in your floor joists is an incredibly difficult thing to do. Therefore, it’s a good idea to try and avoid dry rot instead. If possible, you want to make sure your home stays dry and clean; because dry rot requires a significant amount of moisture, keeping the area dry is your […]
What are your options when it comes to fixing dry rot in a wood floor? Unfortunately, dry rot can be very difficult to deal with, and for the most part, it’s not a DIY fix. If you do have dry rot in your floor joists, you’ll want to contact an expert. This expert may recommend […]
Just understanding what dry rot is doesn’t typically help when it comes to avoiding it in your home. To do that, you need to understand what you should be looking out for. That way, you can recognize when dry rot is happening in your home. Have you noticed any of these symptoms? If so, it’s […]
The first thing you might want to know is more about what dry rot actually is. The words “dry rot” don’t necessarily mean anything to someone without a lot of knowledge surrounding home repair. This is a quick briefing on what dry rot is, so you know why it’s important. A Fungal Infestation Dry rot […]
Yes, you can waterproof a crawl space. That said, the process of waterproofing a crawl space differs from the process of waterproofing a basement. Communicate with your contractor of choice to see what can be done to keep the items stored in your crawl space safe from water damage. Alternatively, research the type of crawl […]
Waterproofing a basement can take anywhere between a single day and a full week. The more extensive, constructive types of waterproofing will take significantly longer than applying sealants, for example. If you’re working with a contractor, be sure to talk to them about how long they see the process of waterproofing your basement taking. If […]
Some waterproofing solutions are temporary, whereas others can last longer if they’re more comprehensive. The type of waterproofing that involves interior drainage installed by a reliable basement waterproofing professional is a more permanent solution. Comparatively, sealant waterproofing lasts between one and two years, depending on the type of sealant you used.
Of course, even if you know how important it is to encapsulate a crawl space, you’re probably not super excited about spending money to go through the process. The good news is, there are ways to lower your crawl space encapsulation cost. If you’re looking to make sure you get work that allows you to […]
Most professionals suggest that all homeowners with dirt crawl spaces pursue crawl space encapsulation. However, if you don’t think you have issues in your crawl space, you might not understand why it’s so important to dedicate your time, energy and money to. There are actually a number of reasons to pursue crawl space encapsulation. Here […]
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