At USS, one question we are asked regularly is: How do I fix my crawl space? To answer, we first…Read more
Posts Categorized: Waterproofing
From the moment the lights turn on, the passion for what we do and the focus on serving homeowners across…Read more
Today’s Forecast: More Rain! Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky have experienced heavy rains to start the year, with more to…Read more
With warmer temperatures and longer days, spring is a perfect time to perform routine home maintenance. Here is a list of 10…Read more
Moist, musty smells. Wet, cracked or bowing walls. Water stains. These are all common signs of water intrusion. Homeowners should…Read more
Sump pumps keep basements, crawl spaces dry A sump pump is used to help keep the basement and crawl space…Read more
The difference between a vapor barrier and encapsulation in a crawl space is thickness, flexibility, and a sealed interior. As…Read more
Is there water intrusion in your home and how does it get there? The first way is that it can…Read more
Does hot, humid air infiltrate your crawlspace in the summer? Does cold air get in the winter and make your…Read more
Improper drains and soil drainage can cause pooling along your foundation wall, incurring you with unnecessary costs and potential damage…Read more
In this week’s video blog, Bart talks about how you can keep your crawl space dry (and your foundation strong)…Read more
There are multiple ways that water can enter your basement: over the sill plate, through the wall and from under…Read more
In places such as Nashville, where the climate is humid and precipitation occurs year-round, it is very important to keep…Read more
Consistently dry basement walls and foundation decrease risk of mold, insect infestation, and structural decay. Keeping hydrostatic pressure from breaking…Read more
Concrete basement walls resist water, but are by no means impermeable. Hydrostatic pressure is the force that continually pushes outside…Read more