by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jul 29, 2021 | Foundation Crack Repair
Over time, your foundation is bound to take on several cracks. These occur for a variety of reasons, but regardless of why they exist, they eventually need to be repaired. If they’re not, your home will likely suffer some severe consequences. Are you interested in...
by reliablebasement | Jul 22, 2021 | Foundation Repairs
When you’re a homeowner, the home repair to-do list can feel never-ending. There’s no way most of us can ever truly get through all the things we’d like to do to our homes, so that means we all end up having to identify our priorities. What’s at the top of your list?...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jul 18, 2021 | Basement Waterproofing
Because basements exist underground, they are constantly subject to water exposure. Rainwater seeps down into the soil and rests against the outside of the basement walls, eventually causing cracks. Then, unfortunately, water flows inside the basement, causing a host...
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...
