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What is the best way to handle water in the basement when it first happens?
Water in Your Basement?! When you first see water in your basement, don’t panic. Take the following steps to help you tackle the problem head on. Water in your basement can come from many different sources. Once you are armed with the information regarding the source of the problem, you will be better able to…
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…
The Importance of a Dehumidifier in Your Basement
Dehumidify Your Basement Whether a basement is used for fun or storage it is an important part of your home and should be treated as such. Your basement can affect your home in a negative way if not taken care of. One essential part of caring for your basement is to have a dehumidifier, especially…
Why You Should Clean Your Gutters and Downspouts
Cleaning Your Gutters and Downspouts It is guaranteed that you will have to deal with rain while living on the east coast. All of that rain and moisture can cause thousands of dollars in damage forcing you to have to fix walls, roofs, and even basements. Letting your home suffer through the downpours can lead…
Preventing Water Damage in the Upcoming Months
Preventing Water Damage Were you aware that the summer months are a great time for waterproofing your home in the Pittsburgh area? Summer is a season where we have a break from the winter snow and rain. This little break provides an opportunity for us to look over our property in order to identify any…
What Does Waterproofing Protect Against
Waterproofing Protection As a homeowner, thoughts of how to enhance the property value of your home, is always at the forefront of your mind. At the same time you must also consider renovations or mishaps that could actually decrease the value. For instance, if you were to suffer water damage in your basement or deterioration…
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…
What Does Your Waterproofing Checklist look like?
Basement Waterproofing Checklist Basements are the lowest level of the home, and many basement are prone to flooding because of this. A basement may appear to be simply an extra storage area with unfinished space, or you may have even gone through the effort to finish the space out to turn it into usable square…
Your Waterproofing Questions Answered
Common Questions Many of our customers call us as soon as they realize that they have leaks or moisture in their basements. If they’ve never experienced water leaks before or experience them every time our area gets a heavy downpour of rain, they usually have a lot of questions for us. They’re alarmed and upset,…