Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
3 Benefits of Waterproofing Your Basement That Homeowners Should Know Ahh, the basement… the stalwart classic of scary stories told around the campfire. It’s damp, dark, smelly, and potentially full of things that go bump in the night. As a kid, it was fun to be creeped out by these spaces. But as a homeowner? […]
Originally posted 11/27/19; revised 12/14/22 “It depends.” You’ve probably heard that from a lot of companies and manufacturers, whenever you’ve asked for the bottom line. And it’s true- many products and services are customized, which introduces variability that can be hard to address. But that doesn’t mean it should be avoided; everyone has a budget […]
You may be wondering to yourself: Why does it matter, if my home’s crawl space is damp? It’s not like I live in that space. This is a reasonable question; most homeowners rarely ever go into the underside of their house. Even if you’re not claustrophobic, your average crawl space is cramped, often unlit, and […]
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 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 5/26/19; 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 […]
Originally posted 5/1/2019, updated 11/5/21 Mold is an unwanted guest that doesn’t wait for an invitation. In fact, it’s more like an intruder or invader- it sneaks into your home, finds a place for itself, and settles in. You may not even notice it’s there for a while; since it prefers the dark, mold often […]
Originally posted 4/15/19, updated 9/20/21 Rain makes our crops grow, but it can also create problems for your home’s foundation. This is especially true if those showers are heavy rains, or you live near a lake or river. You may wonder, what does my location have to do with anything? The answer is: if you […]
Originally posted 4/8/19, updated 12/15/21 Snow and ice may be collecting on your roof, but that doesn’t limit the scope of the damage it can do. The weight of that frozen precipitation can do more than press down on your roof and seep into any roof cracks or openings. Melting snow also can create problems […]
Originally posted 3/11/19, revised 8/25/21 When you find water in your basement, you’re probably annoyed. Frustrated. Fed up. It doesn’t matter if it’s the first time, the third time, or if it only happens during a heavy rain: water intrusion is bad for your foundation and should be resolved. Acculevel has been repairing foundations […]
