by reliablebasement | Dec 17, 2019 | Yard Water
If your basement is leaking, you might not be thinking about how that relates to the rest of your house. It can be helpful, though, to consider your home as a system, in which all the various parts work together. If something’s wrong with your basement, it’s going to...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Dec 7, 2019 | Basement Waterproofing
Tired of water making its way into your basement? If so, you would be wise to make use of professional basement waterproofing services in Lake Forest. Basement waterproofing companies provide a wide range of services, all of which can help to prevent moisture, mold...
by reliablebasement | Dec 3, 2019 | Sump Pump
Do you have a sump pump? If you’ve ever seen standing water in your basement or crawl space, you need one. Sump pumps pull water out of your basement, pumping it away from your home so that your home is not damaged. If you’ve already got one, great! Now how do you...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Nov 29, 2019 | Basement Waterproofing
Because they exist underground, and because the ground is subject to a great deal of moisture, basements are especially vulnerable to water. As such, in order to keep basements dry, it’s crucial that we waterproof them. What happens if we don’t waterproof our...
by reliablebasement | Nov 19, 2019 | Basement Window
Are you finishing your basement? How exciting! A finished basement can add valuable space to your home, whether you’re going to use it as a family room, an extra bedroom, a playroom for the kids, or an in-law suite. If you’ve been making plans, you probably know that...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Nov 18, 2019 | Crawl Space Encapsulation
You’ve likely installed a sump pump. You’ve maybe even laid drain tile. Now, you might be wondering: is there anything I can do to waterproof my crawl space? As a matter of fact, there is, and that “thing” is known as crawl space encapsulation. Curious as to the...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Nov 7, 2019 | Foundation Crack Repair
Imagine this: you walk down into your basement and notice a bunch of cracks. Vertical cracks, horizontal cracks, small cracks, large cracks—they’re covering your basement walls, and you’re starting to become concerned. If you’re experiencing this problem, you’re...
by reliablebasement | Nov 5, 2019 | Basement Waterproofing
Is your basement waterproof? A wet basement can be a real problem, not just because it smells musty and isn’t as functional as it should be, but because moisture in your basement can eventually lead to major issues like structural damage and toxic mold. Here, we’ll...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Oct 29, 2019 | Basement Waterproofing
One of the keys to making a basement habitable is to prevent moisture from making its way into it. Moisture is detrimental not only because it causes direct damage to possessions, but because it leads to the growth of mold and creates musty smells as well....
by reliablebasement | Oct 22, 2019 | Basement Crack Repair
Your foundation must be structurally sound to support the rest of your house. If your basement floors or foundation walls are cracked, find out how this might have happened, as well as what risks you face if you ignore the damage. Causes of Basement Floor Cracks A...
