What Homeowners Need To Know About French Drain Basement Waterproofing
French drain basement waterproofing doesn't simply prevent moisture from entering your basement by erecting a barrier the way a waterproofing sealant does. It works by preventing excess water from building up in the soil around your foundation. When most homeowners think about basement waterproofing, they imagine [...]
Why Your Home Needs An Encapsulated Crawl Space
An encapsulated crawl space means less humidity and cleaner air. Pretty hard to argue against that. Neglect a crawl space, and you'll have moisture damage, pest infestation, and moldy air. Yuck. An un-encapsulated crawl space is a dark, wet, nasty place full of mold. This is [...]
Cracks In A Brick Wall: Causes, Repair, And Prevention
Cracks in a brick wall could be a sign of foundation trouble. Problems arise when some parts of your foundation shift — via sinking or lateral movement — while others don’t. This is called differential settlement. In this article, we're going to cover the types of [...]
How To Repair A Cracked Foundation
Do you have a cracked foundation? If so, you're not alone. Foundation cracks appear in both newly built and existing homes. The good news is that a cracked foundation doesn't necessarily mean your home has structural problems. Sometimes it does, but not always. Foundation cracks come [...]
Waterproofing Basement Walls From Inside Only Is Usually Not Enough
When researching the internet, most results show that waterproofing basement walls from inside only is usually not enough to keep moisture out of your basement. This is a misconception, because most people believe that waterproofing basement walls from the inside means installing a vapor barrier. However, [...]
Four New Promotions
We have FOUR new promotions to announce in the USS family! Congratulations to Shannon (Smith) Carter on being promoted to Grandmother just in time for her recent birthday! Congratulations to her daughter Cara Crawford on being promoted to Mommy! Welcome to the family baby Justus! Last but [...]