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Here in the Greater Chicagoland Area, there are two main types of foundation walls - poured concrete and concrete block. Both are widely used and can be severely damaged by soil pressure on the exterior of the foundation walls. When soil pressure against a foundation wall is greater than what...
Rain barrels are a way some homeowners use to save money by capturing rain to water their gardens and lawns and wash their cars. But there’s another side to these containers that can cause serious headaches beyond the commonly known rain barrel problems (like roofs contaminating the water, the...
A large number of cracks, particularly if they are on an angle or are substantial in width (more than 1/8” wide), in a foundation wall are good indicators that the wall is experiencing what is referred to an inward movement. Essentially the wall has fractured and is rotating into...
When you have to repair settled concrete around your home that is unsightly, a tripping hazard, pooling water or directing water into your basement, there are a couple of methods to choose from besides replacing the concrete. Both Polyurethane Concrete Raising and Mudjacking are processes in which existing concrete...
If you’ve noticed seepage in your basement and are wondering what is the best way to handle it, this article is for you. With so many options to pick from, it can be difficult to sort through them to decide on the best foundation waterproofing method. This is why...
A majority of homes have concrete sidewalks, patios or driveways around them. If it does, there is a good chance that this concrete has settled over time as well. This settled concrete is unsightly, takes away from the value of your home, causes water in your basement and creates...
Your sump pump is the heart of your home’s ground water drainage system. If it fails you’re only one storm away from a potentially expensive flooded basement. This is why it’s important to look for the very best sump pump. Finding the right pump can be difficult however, because manufacturers...
Having windows and window wells in your foundation makes a huge difference in your basement. First, they let in natural light. That’s not usually enough to completely illuminate the basement space but it does prevent the place from feeling like a dungeon. Also, windows allow for ventilation in the basement and...
Finding the right professional to improve or repair your home can be a confusing process. Some choices are easy: Need a new roof? Call a roofer. Want to plant some bushes? Call a landscaper. Living room walls looking drab and faded? Call a painter. Some aren’t so readily apparent: When a...
A basement water problem can always be repaired – basement waterproofing contractors have a solution for pretty much anything you can throw at them. That’s great, but it’s even better to take steps to prevent water from entering the basement in the first place. Many times, basement waterproofing systems are part...
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