by reliablebasement | Jul 12, 2021 | Basement Maintenance
If you’re a homeowner, you know: no matter the season, there’s always maintenance to handle. In the summer, when temperatures and humidity skyrocket, your basement needs some extra attention. Why? All that hot, damp weather, along with summer storms, can lead to a...
by reliablebasement | Jul 12, 2021 | Basement Flooding
If you thought the danger of a flooded basement ended after the spring storms, we have bad news for you. Summer can be just as problematic. Humidity, heavy rains, and storms can all contribute to a wet foundation and flooding the basement, but if the weather is dry...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jul 7, 2021 | Basement Waterproofing
If you own a home in the Oak Brook area, you’re likely aware that basements are prone to water. However, do you know how water gets into a basement? In truth, there are a variety of avenues for water to flow through as it makes its way into a basement. We’re going to...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jun 29, 2021 | Basement Waterproofing
When it comes to waterproofing a basement, the main goal is to keep water from pooling around your foundation so that it doesn’t end up inside your home. With that said, you might be wondering: how does water collect around your foundation in the first place? There...
by reliablebasement | Jun 22, 2021 | Business Owner
If you know anything about radon, you know you don’t want it in your house. A colorless, odorless, difficult to detect, radioactive gas, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation. If you discover high radon levels in your house, it’s...
by reliablebasement | Jun 22, 2021 | Radon
Does radon make you nervous? It’s frightening to think of a silent, difficult to detect gas in your home that could be toxic. Fortunately, it’s fairly simple to determine whether your home has acceptable radon levels and once you’ve done that you’ll know if you need...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jun 18, 2021 | Sump Pumps
There are a lot of different basement waterproofing components that are available today. However, there is one that reigns supreme over the rest: the sump pump. Are you wondering what a sump pump is? Curious as to how your property could benefit from a sump pump? If...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jun 7, 2021 | Basement Waterproofing
If you have a basement in your home, and if you live in the Wilmette area, you’ll want to make sure your basement is waterproofed. Waterproofing your basement will not only prevent it from flooding, but it will also protect it from mold growth, foundational...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | May 29, 2021 | Basement Waterproofing
You’ve probably heard a thing or two about basement waterproofing in Downers Grove. However, you might be wondering: why is basement waterproofing necessary in the first place? How is water even able to make its way into a basement? Great questions, and they’re ones...
by reliablebasement | May 26, 2021 | Basement Moisture
Basement moisture is an issue no homeowner wants to have to deal with, but one that’s all too common. Despite your best efforts to protect your basement, you may still encounter damp air and a musty smell when you head down there. What causes basement moisture? More...
