Causes of Basement Flooding A flooded basement can cause a lot of damage to your home and can create an unhealthy living environment for you and your family. Flooding of your basement most often occurs during very heavy rains or from rapid snowmelt. Because the basement is the lowest part of the home, they are…
Read MoreInterior Waterproofing in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia Sump pumps, sump pits, and sump basins are an essential part of interior waterproofing. Each of these, used together, keep water from entering your basement and drain the water away from the basement and foundation. Sump pits: The sump pit, also known as a crock, collects the…
Read MorePreventing Wet Basements During Pennsylvania Springs If you live in Pennsylvania or Ohio, you are probably accustomed to some very wet spring seasons. The beginning of the growing season is when all of the winter snow melts and the spring rains start. If you are not well prepared, this could mean trouble for your home’s…
Read MoreBasement Water Problems and Leakage in Pennsylvania Because foundation cracks and other types of foundation issues are quite common in many Pennsylvania homes, it is not out of the ordinary to find water and basement leakage problems. Basement water causes issues such as mold growth, wood rot, high humidity, puddles, and it can also…
Read MoreCauses of a Wet Foundation during Pennsylvania Springs Aside from investing in basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation products, there are several simpler steps that you can take on your own to ensure your foundation is protected from moisture. The spring season often brings plenty of rain and snowmelt – that is why it is…
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