by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2018 | Helpful Hints
Whenever ULB-Dry Waterproofing speaks with a client whose basement has experienced moisture or flooding, we find that the most common cause is poor exterior grading and drainage. To avoid these problems, it’s important to understand the signs that your grading needs...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Jan 15, 2018 | Waterproofing Blog
For many of our clients seeking crawl space repair in Highland Park, Naperville, and the greater Chicagoland area, the most-requested repair is a leak requiring immediate attention. Leaks often stem from cracks, some of which were already repaired (unsuccessfully)...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Dec 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Unless you’re living in a stainless steel house, cracks are a fact of life. But what are the common causes of interior and exterior cracks? The pros at ULB-DRY Waterproofing in Lombard have the answers. Interior Crack Causes When a house is built, the builders...
by reliablebasement | Dec 1, 2017 | Basement Waterproofing
As a homeowner braving yet another Illinois winter, you may be tempted to put off your basement waterproofing to the spring. After all, it snows a ton in Illinois during the winter and the ground will be frozen for much of it – you can probably wait, right? Think...
by reliablebasement | Dec 1, 2017 | Basement Waterproofing
“Should I invest in basement waterproofing in Illinois?” We hear this question all the time. Whether you just recently bought a home or you’re looking to remodel your existing one, basement waterproofing is a wise addition to your property. In the list below, we will...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Nov 30, 2017 | Waterproofing Blog
Of all the rooms in a house, the basement is the one that’s most readily associated with musty smells. Old photo albums, forgotten boxes containing nostalgic odds and ends, a rack of clothes that hasn’t been touched since 1973 – all of these are contributors to the...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Nov 15, 2017 | Waterproofing Blog
Basements are versatile spaces that can be used for entertaining, as a play space for kids, as a workout room, or a combination of environments. If you’re thinking about finishing your basement or have recently finished your basement, no doubt flooring is near the top...
by reliablebasement | Nov 1, 2017 | Basement Crack Repair
Living in the Midwest, we are no strangers to cold, harsh winters, but that’s not the only drawback to winter here. The cold temperatures also affect your home’s foundation, and may even be compromising its structural integrity. Get familiar with these adverse effects...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Oct 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Whenever a potential customer contacts us regarding sump pump service near Naperville, IL or another Chicago, IL suburb, nine times out of ten the customer asks if a backup sump pump is necessary. The ULB-Dry Waterproofing team believes it is, and this blog covers the...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Oct 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again – time to prepare your basement for winter. Though the weather in Chicagoland has become slightly less predictable over the last few years, you can still count on a healthy dose of snow and freezing temperatures. So don’t wait until the...
