by reliablebasement | Sep 1, 2015 | Yard Drainage
French drains are underground water management and drainage systems developed and popularized by Henry French, a Concord, Massachusetts judge and farmer, and discussed in his 1859 book, Farm Drainage. Though his actual drainage system predates him by several centuries...
by reliablebasement | Aug 1, 2015 | Basement Waterproofing
Problem: Window Wells are a common location for water to accumulate. If enough water gathers inside the well, large amounts of water can come through the window and/or window frame and into your basement. Not all homes are built with a window well drains. Even the...
by reliablebasement | Jul 1, 2015 | Yard Drainage
Illinois has gotten more than its fair share of rain which means lush forest and beautiful gardens, but it also can mean disaster for those who have trouble with their drainage system. If you notice that after a downpour your yard is flooded there is standing water in...
by reliablebasement | Jun 1, 2015 | Basement Waterproofing
Summer is around the corner. With summer we have many great things that accompany it: vacations, warm weather, picnics, sitting by the pool, all kinds of outdoor activities, etc…However, what you might not know about summer is the fact that the drier weather and...
by reliablebasement | May 1, 2015 | Yard Drainage
1: Check Your Gutters A common cause of water seepage in basements is gutters and downspouts that are clogged. Broken downspouts or clogged gutters can cause water to fall over the sides and create pools of standing water near the foundation of your home. If your...
by reliablebasement | Apr 1, 2015 | Basement Waterproofing
The winter in Illinois brought some days of heavy snow and it has stayed around until recently as the temperatures have slowly started warming up. Now the snow that was around your home has begun to thaw. This thawing along with typical spring rains brings some heavy...
by reliablebasement | Mar 1, 2015 | Basement Waterproofing
ULB-DRY Waterproofing Answer Your Common Egress Window Questions! Why would you want an Egress Window? They let a lot of light into the basement They turn a basement room into a legal bedroom They increase safety by having a secondary fire escape They increase your...
by reliablebasement | Feb 1, 2015 | Basement Waterproofing
ULB-DRY Waterproofing understands that most people are unaware of the signs of foundation damage. We make it a point to educate home and business owners about the signs and symptoms of foundation damage. If you recognize any of the following examples occurring on your...
by reliablebasement | Jan 1, 2015 | Basement Waterproofing
New Year’s Resolution Happy New Year from all of us at ULB-DRY Waterproofing! It’s that time of year again: time for a New Year’s Resolution. Make a resolution that not only protects your home but one that you can keep this year. This year is the year to...
by reliablebasement | Nov 6, 2014 | Yard Drainage
The sump pump is the heart of an interior waterproofing system. Anything that prevents it from working properly could cause basement flooding. In the winter months, homeowners need to prevent frozen discharge lines. The discharge line is the pipe that comes from the...
