Foundation
All About Gutter Ice Dams
If you’re like most people who live in the north and northeast of the United States, you’re looking forward to green grass, budding trees, and birds chirping in the morning once we thaw out from winter; but, as warmer temperatures bloom, melting snow and ice tend to be on the horizon, as well. When the…
Environmental Effects on Your Foundation
Have you ever wondered what causes foundation damage? If you are concerned you have foundation issues or want peace of mind before winter comes to ensure that you don’t have foundation issues, contact us! Freezing and Thawing A common issue that causes cracks in the foundation is the freezing and thawing of water in the…
Rising Water Table – What Heavy Rains and Melting Snow Can Do to Your Basement
Heavy Rains and Melting Snow Can Cause Damage to Your Basement Flooding and water damage in the basement are the last thing any homeowner wants to deal with. Unfortunately, basements are often easy victims in times of heavy rain or significant amounts of melting snow. The reason that basements so often flood is due much…
Waterproofing Your Basement in the Winter
Waterproofing Your Basement As with many home improvement projects, waterproofing your basement may be something you’ve thought about doing during the rainy spring season, but waterproofing in the winter may help prevent damage to your basements foundation.
Basement Flood Damage
Floor Damage Prevention Just because the rainy season of fall is coming to end doesn’t mean you are out of the woods as far as flooding goes. Melting snow and ice can create puddles and draining water that has the opportunity to sneak in through your basement’s foundation. While melting snow is not the only…
How Does Freezing and Thawing Affect Your Foundation
Does the Weather Affect Your Foundation Winter weather has finally arrived and Pittsburgh has already seen freezing temperatures. As the weather becomes colder with ice and snow on the horizon, it is time to think about how winter weather can affect your home.
How Water Infiltration Affects Your Basement Foundation
Water Infiltration Have you noticed your basement is wet in certain areas? Having water seep into your basement is not only a hassle to clean up, but it can also be a big concern. If you see water seepage foundation problems are to blame, you will need to find an expert that you can trust…
Does the Spring Thaw Bring Moisture to your Basement?
The Effects of the Spring Thaw Spring has sprung, and after the winter we’ve had here in Pittsburgh, it is a welcome relief. The bad news is that spring thaw is the time that some of us walk into our basement and feel like we have stepped into an underground cavern full of streams and…
Reasons Your Foundation Has Cracks
Why is my Foundation Cracking? Cracks in the foundation of a home can have a huge impact on the structural integrity of your house. In addition to being unsightly, it can cause significant damage. This damage can be cause by various forces ranging from nature to construction. If any of the following causes have affected…
We Are the Experts
A long, cold winter and wet spring and summer has made many Pittsburgh homeowners’ basements a nightmare. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review recently published an article about the problems that people are having following three harsh seasons, and also talked to Advanced Basement Solutions about what homeowners can do to fix water and basement issues. The water…