3 Basement Renovation Ideas + Pro Tips to Protect Your Investment
Here are our top basement renovation ideas to increase the value of your property and make better use of your home’s space. From entertaining to getting paid, there’s a basement remodel for everyone, and basement waterproofing is the best way to protect your home and investment.
Preparing for Spring: How to Clean Your Gutters
Knowing how to clean your gutters is an important part of home ownership and protecting your foundation. Learn about gutter cleaning and the way to get the job done safely from Western PA’s foundation experts
Should I Cover My Crawl Space Vents for Winter?
You should always cover your crawl space vents in the winter. This helps protect your home, make it more comfortable, and control utility costs, but that’s just a starting point. For year-round protection, you need professional crawl space encapsulation.
4 Tips to Keep Bugs Out of Your Basement
If you want to keep bugs out of your basement, you need to make sure you’re not setting out a welcome mat. Learn what you can do to make sure you aren’t attracting pests and how to keep your basement protected.
How Poor Yard Grading Can Lead to Foundation Problems
Learn how poor yard grading could be putting your home in danger. From cracked and bowing walls to foundation flooding, we talk about the biggest damage risks and how your Pittsburgh excavating pros can help get your yard graded properly and waterproof your foundation.
5 Ways Tree Roots Can Damage Your Foundation
Tree root damage can put your foundation and the home above it at risk. Learn how to spot the signs roots may be putting you in jeopardy and what you can do to prevent them from causing high foundation repair bills.
Understanding Hydrostatic Pressure and Its Impact on Your Basement Walls
The hydrostatic pressure your basement walls face needs to be controlled to avoid foundation and property damage. Learn what hydrostatic pressure is, how to spot symptoms that it may be too much for your basement, and what you can do about it.
The Role of Drain Tile Systems in Basement Waterproofing
Installing a drain tile system around your foundation’s looting can reduce oversaturation of the soil pushing against your foundation walls, protecting it from leaks, cracks, and bowing. Drain tiles are part of your basement waterproofing strategy to protect your property.
The Importance of Installing a Vapor Barrier in Your Crawl Space
Learn how a crawl space vapor barrier protects your home from rot, pests, and mildew. Professional crawl space encapsulation as part of a comprehensive waterproofing plan is your property’s best defense against foundation damage
Winterizing Your Basement: Foundation Cracks
Learn how to identify foundation cracks, evaluate them, and fix them properly. We walk you through doing your Fall foundation inspection and performing basic foundation crack repair on your own
