by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
This post was updated on 7/19/17 to reflect the latest available information. Starting in the late 1950s, it became common practice to install a perimeter drain tile as part of the program to prevent foundation seepage and water from entering a home’s basement or...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
When most people think of basement flooding they think of heavy summer rains. However with today’s ever changing weather cycles, it is increasingly likely that sooner or later there will be rain showers in the middle of winter. Did you know that snow and ice...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
When it comes to repairing basement seepage there are a two very different approaches commonly used to address problems caused by a leaking foundation wall crack. They would be a traditional internally applied epoxy or urethane injection or an external excavation and...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
The thought of seepage destroying the belongings in their basement has provided many a sleepiness night to some homeowners. Just as dreadful is the uncertainty of the mess and cost involved to repair the problem. Rest assured interior foundation crack repairs are not...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
This post was updated on 7/19/17 to reflect the latest available information. Hydro-static pressure is a term commonly used to describe the amount of force exhibited by the water under the floor slab. Why would there be water under the floor slab? Because the soil...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 21, 2014 | Helpful Hints
As the seasons change from winter to spring a majority of homeowners are too busy seeking long awaited relief from the effects of cabin fever to worry about seemingly trivial issues that can lead to basement seepage and its negative side effects. Since concrete is...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 21, 2014 | Helpful Hints
Don’t be caught unprepared as winter’s snow gives ways to spring rain storms. Most home owners are un-aware of the nature of rain waters migration around their house until they encounter the nasty effect of basement seepage. To Better understand how water...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 21, 2014 | Helpful Hints
Waterproofing and sealing your foundation from the exterior can be an expensive and disruptive process. When the home or it’s addition is under construction the choice seems fairly easy. A good rubberized membrane application will do the trick. However as in the...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 3, 2014 | Helpful Hints
In order to better understand some of the reasons why concrete basement walls will develop foundation cracks we first need to look at the concrete itself. Concrete is composed of 4 major elements. Component number one is an aggregate , which is usually a fine sand...
by ULB-DRY Waterproofing | Feb 3, 2014 | Helpful Hints
With the growing need to convert as much of their homes square footage into livable space more and more homeowners are turning to their basements. Many of the newer homes incorporate a completely finished basement into the design, while a large number of individuals...
