Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
When water enters your basement, it can cause everything from minor to major damage. Small hairline cracks might appear, as might wet spots. If water has been present for an extended period of time, those cracks might be wide, concrete may crumble, mold could start growing, and basement or crawl space walls might bow. Saturated […]
You might not think flushing the toilet or taking a shower could damage your home’s foundation, but if any pipes have had a steady leak over time, that water can cause problems. But the bigger problem is the pipe damage a shifting foundation can cause. Why a Foundation Shifts When water — whether from rain, […]
You’ve had the cracks filled, the wall anchors put in and the foundation lifted. Now what? You might think this is the best time to grab a coffee, flop down in the recliner and put your feet up, secure in the knowledge that nothing bad will ever happen to your foundation again. However, the time […]
From water leaks to high humidity to improperly sealed windows, there are many causes for mold growth within your home's basement. Symptoms typically include a distinct musty smell or, more seriously, health symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and wheezing. In addition to airing out your basement and using a dehumidifier, as a homeowner, you can check for foundation […]
Originally posted 6/4/19, updated 11/24/21 Sagging floors are something many of us associate with older homes, assuming it’s just a natural part of the building’s age. But sagging floors are an indication of structural problems, and they can develop in just about any home with the right conditions. Acculevel has been repairing sagging floors for […]
Originally published 6/4/19, updated 2/20/20. It’s most obvious at night. When everyone is in bed, the electronics are off, and it’s finally quiet. You’re relaxed, drifting in that lovely space between awake and asleep, when you hear it. A noise from the basement or crawl space, that sounds like something isn’t working properly. And just […]
Originally posted 5/21/19, updated 2/9/22 People often overlook cleaning gutters, because they don’t think it will have any impact on their house. It’s a tedious and often gross chore; it requires you to lug a ladder around the entire perimeter of your home, scooping out leaf litter and “gunk” from your guttering. But the fact […]
Originally posted 5/26/19; updated 7/2/20 The easiest way to tell if your sump pump is working is to note whether or not it’s removing excess water from your basement. Why, thank you, Captain Obvious! In all seriousness, there are times when it may still be working, but you’re not sure if it’s working efficiently. If […]
Not all soil is the same, and how it reacts to moisture and affects foundations varies. Sometimes, a structure is set on limestone, sandstone, or bedrock — each of which is capable of handling heavy loads and don’t carry the risk of soil shifting and expansion. Clay, Silt, and Peat Because of the small size […]
Shearing, hairline, wide, horizontal, drywall, ceiling... What do all these words have in common? They are types of cracks you may find in your home’s foundation that may indicate water damage or settling. At Acculevel, we specialize in waterproofing and foundation repair. We’re a family-owned and operated company based in Rossville, Indiana. Since our start […]
