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How To Fix Uneven or Sinking Concrete

Apr 11, 2022 • By Matthew Stock.

Spring is in the air! This means spring cleaning and home repair. Uneven concrete is a nuisance all year long.  People trip when their sidewalks, driveway or patio are uneven and in the winter, get irritated when shoveling snow and the shovel suddenly comes to a halt mid push. Unfortunately, Concrete...

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4 Causes of Uneven Sidewalks, Driveways, and Patios

Mar 23, 2022 • By Matthew Stock.

Tripping on uneven concrete is dangerous, but not uncommon as many homes have settled concrete. Having uneven sidewalks, driveways, or patios is not something you have to live with! There are several reasons concrete can sink or become uneven. Underlying Soil All types of soils have different load bearing capacities, which means they handle...

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How To Keep Water Out Of Window Wells

Nov 11, 2021 • By Matthew Stock.

Window wells provide an otherwise dark basement with needed light while basement egress windows provide an escape path in the case of an emergency such as a fire. Standing water in your window wells is never good, or normal. Window wells should be installed with a proper drain to avoid...

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Is U.S. Waterproofing a Good Company?

Sep 30, 2021 • By Matthew Stock.

We would sure like to think so! But we are not here to toot our own horn. Instead, we would like to give you some insight so you can make a good and educated decision and answer this question on your own. Is U.S. Waterproofing a good company? Let’s find out...

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How Do I Control Humidity In My Basement

Aug 23, 2021 • By Matthew Stock.

You walk into your basement and notice the air is moist and humid. You may think nothing of it, but this could be a major problem! The general rule is to keep your basement between 30-50% humidity. Humidity levels tend to be highest in the basement. This is because basements...

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Can I DIY or Seal My Own Foundation Cracks?

Aug 2, 2021 • By Matthew Stock.

You notice your foundation has some cracks. The first thought that you might have is “will I get seepage?”. Your next thought will likely be “How much does it cost to seal a foundation crack?” You sit down and get ready to do all the research on pricing and companies...

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Polyurethane Concrete Raising FAQ’s

Apr 6, 2021 • By Matthew Stock.

We get so many questions about Polyurethane Concrete Raising. Here is your one stop shop to all your questions! What is Polyurethane? If you want to get into the science behind Polyurethane you can read about it here. But in Layman’s terms Poly is a substance or material consisting of very large molecules composed of many repeating...

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4 Reasons Why You Need to Fix Your Uneven Driveway

Mar 16, 2021 • By Matthew Stock.

You notice part of your driveway is lower than the rest of your driveway creating a ledge. Of course, that is just another thing to add to your long to-do list!! While you may not think this issue is a big deal, it can lead to seepage problems. Concrete sinks...

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