by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jun 18, 2022 | Basement Waterproofing
When it comes to a home’s foundation, it’s not about if cracks will form — it’s about when. Foundation cracks are a reality that every Arlington Heights homeowner will have to deal with. They often appear gradually over the years, and they can cause several problems...
by reliablebasement | Jun 10, 2022 | Basement Flooding
Basement flooding is one of a homeowner’s worst nightmares. Finding that your basement has become a wet, smelly, disgusting mess is extremely overwhelming, and many homeowners don’t even know where to start in restoring it to normal conditions. Let’s look at the...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jun 7, 2022 | Basement Waterproofing
If you want to keep water from collecting around your home’s foundation, one way to do so is to install drain tile. Drain tile is essentially a system of pipes that’s buried under the ground. It is designed to redirect groundwater so that it doesn’t all accumulate in...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | May 29, 2022 | Basement Waterproofing
Are you interested in waterproofing your basement? If so, finding the right company is not always easy. The question is: what should you look for when choosing a professional basement waterproofing company? There are a few key things to look out for when searching for...
by reliablebasement | May 21, 2022 | Back Up Pumps
If you have a basement, a sump pump is an invaluable tool for keeping it dry. A sump pump system collects water into a sump basin in the basement and then pumps it out away from the home. By carrying water away from the basement, sump pumps prevent flooding by moving...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | May 18, 2022 | Glass Block Windows
Are you in the process of building a new house? Are you making some updates to your existing house? In any case, if you’re planning on installing new basement windows for your Arlington Heights home, you should consider installing glass block windows. There are...
by reliablebasement | May 9, 2022 | Basement Maintenance
How do you use your basement? Is it a family hangout or just a place to store some stuff you’re not using? No matter how your basement functions, it’s important to keep it dry. Why does it matter so much? A wet basement is inconvenient, but it’s much more than that....
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | May 7, 2022 | Yard Grading
When it comes to basement waterproofing, there are all sorts of options available — one of the most complex of which is yard grading. This is a process in which soil is dug up and repositioned to certain areas of a property to eliminate slopes and contours in the...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Apr 29, 2022 | Sump Pumps
If you’re looking to waterproof your Elmhurst basement, one system you’ll want to familiarize yourself with is the sump pump. Sump pumps work to periodically pump water out of your basement, keeping it dry. Are you interested in learning more about these types of...
by reliablebasement | Apr 21, 2022 | General Questions, Uncategorized
Your basement is either completely or partially below ground, so it’s more prone to dampness than the rest of your house. That doesn’t mean, though, that you have to have a damp basement! Here, we offer some helpful tips for keeping your basement dry. First, be...
