Waterproofing
Five Signs You Need Crawl Space Repair
Don’t Ignore Your Crawl Space Crawl spaces are often overlooked but crucial to your home’s structural integrity and overall health. Crawl spaces, like basements, must also be kept dry, insulated, and damage-free to prevent more significant issues from affecting your home. Ignoring problems in your crawl space can lead to moisture damage, weakened foundations, and even…
Is Concrete Porous?
Is Concrete Porous and How Can That Impact Me? To answer, yes, concrete is porous. In this article, we’ll go over why concrete is porous and what that means for moisture in your basement. What Does “Porous” Mean? Porous can be used to describe a material that has tiny holes or voids which allow liquids…
10 Waterproofing Tips for Your Basement Before You Finish It
Waterproofing your basement before finishing it is essential to prevent moisture issues and ensure a comfortable, long-lasting space. It also ultimately saves you money and headaches down the road, knowing that you have fully prepped the space and won’t have future water issues. In this article, we’ll discuss 10 valuable tips to help you effectively…
What is basement waterproofing and how do I know if I need it?
In the Pittsburgh area, many homes have basements that are often utilized for additional space or the creation of extra rooms. However, the region’s frequent rainfall can elevate the water table beneath the ground, exerting pressure against your foundation. This pressure can lead to water leaks seeping through cracks in your floor and foundation walls,…
Six Reasons Why it’s Important to Have a Sump Pump with a Battery Backup System
Did you know according to the American Society of Home Inspectors, over 60% of American homes suffer from dampness below the ground? Pittsburgh area homeowners are even more likely to experience a flooded basement at some point, or smaller leaks that can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your home. Moist basements can foster…
What Does it Mean to be a Basement Health Certified Specialist?
You may wonder what working with a Certified Waterproofing and Structural Repair Specialist means to you as a homeowner. Advanced Basement Solutions is 1 of 5 Basement Health businesses certified in PA, as recognized by the national Basement Health Association. While many factors go into becoming certified, Advanced Basement Solutions also has the honor of…
Why Do You Need a Battery-Operated Sump Pump?
It’s a dark and stormy night…Yes, that’s how most horror stories start out and yes, that’s how many basements become flooded, too! A flooded basement is a scary thought and for some, it’s a scary reality especially when the electric sump pump stops working and becomes as useful as a light bulb in a power…
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 Leaky Basement
Lets Fix Your Leaky Basement A leaky basement can cause a lot of problems for homeowners. Not only is it a hassle to clean up, but it can also cause damage to your home and property. Waterproofing your basement before problems arise is the best way to prevent problems, but if your basement is already…
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.