Date January 4, 2022
While proper waterproofing installation is the initial step in protecting your house from water leak damage, rising damp, and expensive heating expenses, preventative maintenance is equally critical. Having your structure waterproofed will not be adequate all by itself for securing your property and your finances. You must ensure that your waterproofing and insulation systems are...
Categories: Basement Waterproofing Exterior Waterproofing
Date December 28, 2021
Basements get water or moisture from two places. Indoor humidity that condenses on cold surfaces, similar to how water droplets form on a cold drink on a humid day, is one cause. Water from the outside is the other. Rainwater, melting snow, or groundwater can saturate and leak into the earth surrounding your foundation. Water...
Categories: Basement Waterproofing
Date December 21, 2021
Ideas for Solving Wet Basement Problems A wet basement can be a real headache. Not only does it feel and smell musty, but it also makes the space practically unusable, even for storage. Basement moisture encourages the growth of mold and can ruin the floors, walls, and ceilings in your home. It also detracts from...
Date December 16, 2021
Have you thought about finishing your basement and adding living space – an extra bedroom and bath, a home office, a media room, or even an apartment? There are many reasons why other families in Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland have improved their basements. A blog on the Basement Masters Waterproofing website, Seven Fabulous Uses...
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Categories: Basement Underpinning/Lowering Floors Basement Waterproofing
Date December 14, 2021
Glossary of Common Basement Waterproofing Terminology Are you familiar with basement waterproofing? Do you know what it means? If you haven’t heard of waterproofing, then you are probably unaware of water damage and the importance of a dry basement. Before you call your waterproofing contractor in Virginia, read our waterproofing terminology so you can make...
Date December 7, 2021
Regular maintenance of your waterproofing products is extremely important to prevent malfunction and to prolong their life. Some times of year, like winter or spring for example, create a lot of excess moisture for your home to have to deal with. Taking precautions during the more dry times to perform your waterproofing systems maintenance can...
Date November 30, 2021
Mold growth and mildew are not just summer afflictions. In fact, mold and mildew are intensified during the winter months, especially in Virginia. As the weather gets cooler and wetter, homeowners tend to lock down their homes to keep warm air inside; and if a home has energy-efficient treatments, it is heavily insulated and traps...
Tags: Basement Waterproofing, mildew, mold, wet basement
Categories: Basement Waterproofing Mold Growth
Date November 18, 2021
Many homeowners in Northern Virginia & Southern Maryland use their finished basement as a place for doing laundry or storing seasonal or unused items. Have you ever considered lowering the floor in your basement so you can put in a finished basement and increase the amount of living area in your home? Following are some...
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Categories: Basement Underpinning/Lowering Floors Basement Waterproofing Egress Windows
Date November 11, 2021
Window Well Repair in Virginia The purpose of a window well is to offer a safe escape route for emergency situations. If you have a basement with below-grade windows, it is required that you also have window wells. If there is ever a fire, tornado, or other emergency situation, these wells will allow you and...
Date November 9, 2021
What Does a Wet Basement or Wet Crawl Space Mean for Your Home? Have you experienced a wet basement or crawl space in your home and worried about the damage that is being done? Basements and crawl spaces can become wet due to a number of reasons such as: Surface water coming down foundation walls...
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