Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
The short answer to this question is “yes” — but with conditions attached. The cracks must be internal, meaning they are on the inside of your foundation. The cracks also must not be leaking water themselves. So as long as the foundation or wall cracks run along the inside and are relatively dry, a basement […]
Originally published 8/28/19, updated 10/5/23 Do you have a window or door that doesn’t want to close properly? Or one that you struggle to open? This is often referred to as “sticking,” and it means the door frame and the door no longer line up properly. You may think this is just a part of […]
No matter how much you’d like to avoid it, mold is everywhere. You can’t always control your exposure to it out in the world, and it’s a common issue inside of a lot of homes. While mold isn’t always dangerous, it can cause health problems and serious damage to your home if left unchecked. The […]
Originally posted: 8/27/19, revised 3/4/22 You’re looking at the outside of your beautiful brick home when you notice the veneer is cracking. Understandably, you start to worry about what this means. The bricks on your wall are cracked: isn’t that a sign of foundation problems? The answer to that is a solid… maybe. It […]
Originally posted: 7/30/19. Revised by Kelly Kater on 6/21/21 Since you don’t spend a lot (or any!) time in your crawl space, you might not worry much about dampness beneath your home. But this could be a big mistake- moisture can cause significant problems for the structure of your home. It can also pose risks […]
Originally posted 7/30/19; revised by Kelly Kater on 7/23/20 Your home is an investment, your refuge, your place of belonging. It should be a safe, healthy space when you and your family can flourish, while also being a place where you can express yourself and your personal style. If you have a basement, you […]
Originally posted 7/30/19; revised 12/15/22 Homebuying is a stressful process; purchasing a home that has a moldy basement is certainly not going to reduce that stress. Is it worth the headache (both literal and metaphorical) to buy a home with an existing mold problem? Should you walk away now, and look somewhere else? The […]
Cracked walls and windows are often the first symptoms of foundation problems that a homeowner notices. While foundation damage can happen for a variety of reasons, trees can get blamed for some foundation problems. Large trees that are very close to your home can sometimes contribute to foundation damage as a result of extracting water […]
Your sump pump works hard to protect your home from basement flooding. A sump part is an indispensable part of any basement waterproofing solution: just because your basement has never flooded or always been dry doesn’t mean that it’ll stay that way in the future. It also means that you need to be prepared for […]
Originally posted 7/4/19, revised by Kelly Kater 8/20/20 The answer to this question depends on whom you ask. Some construction companies and builders will say yes; in many areas, the building code still requires them. But here at Acculevel? Experience has taught us that vents in a crawl space may not be the best solution, […]
