Understanding Backwater Valves: A Guide to Sewer Backup Prevention
Learn what a backwater valve is and how it prevents sewer backup. Preventing wastewater from entering your home protects your property and the loved ones inside it. Find out why you need to schedule an estimate to upgrade your plumbing today.
Summer Soil Shrinkage: How Heatwaves Can Stress Your Foundation
Soil shrinkage does more than just give you an unsightly yard. It can put your home in jeopardy. Learn how to spot the signs of ground shrinkage, why soil swelling and shrinking are problems, and the dangers they pose.
3 Reasons to Avoid DIY Basement Waterproofing
If you want to save money while protecting your home, avoid DIY basement waterproofing kits, videos, and tutorials. While a damp basement and other problems associated with moisture infiltration can be upsetting, fixing the issues often requires professional help. Protecting your foundation requires specialized knowledge and resources that most homeowners don’t have. As one of […]
How Soil Composition Affects Your Home’s Foundation
The soil composition on which your home is built plays a large role in your foundation’s natural stabilization and strength over time. To most homeowners, the soil is just dirt to dig in, plant in, or displace when we want to upgrade parts of our property with accessory structures. It’s also meant to provide the […]
What You Should Know Before Installing Carpet In Your Basement
Basement carpet can be the perfect choice for a cozy den, bedroom, or home theatre, but you need to know what to consider when picking and installing it. Waterproofing is a great idea to kick off your basement finishing project.
6 Tips to Find a Reliable Home Contractor
Choosing the right home contractor is vital to protecting your property and getting the basement services you need. Learn what to check when talking to Pittsburgh contractors about their qualifications and your home improvement job.
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.
