How Structural Damage Can Happen on Cinder Block Walls If Left Untreated

Why small cracks can lead to big problems Cinder block (or concrete block) foundations are popular for their affordability and strength. But without proper moisture control, even the most solid-looking block walls can suffer severe structural damage over time. The...

How Humidity Can Harm Your Breathing

Understanding the hidden dangers of damp indoor air When it comes to indoor comfort and health, humidity isn’t just a matter of feeling sticky or sweaty — it can directly impact your breathing. And basements are often the starting point of the problem. The Science:...
Sump Pumps Basement Waterproofing

Sump Pumps Basement Waterproofing

       Sump Pumps—The “Heart” of Basement Waterproofing While it is essential to waterproof both indoors and outside a home, keeping a basement dry of any water that might still seep in depends on installing one or more sump pumps. Of course, if a basement...
Recovering Safely After Flash Flooding

Recovering Safely After Flash Flooding

Recovering Safely After Flash Flooding August brought the usual hurricanes in some areas of PA and surrounding states.  Basement flooding occurs depending on the location and land mass involved. Flooding is simply water overflowing or soaking the land quickly and...
Basement Waterproofing Technology Trends

Basement Waterproofing Technology Trends

Basement Waterproofing Technology Trends When property owners with basements think of waterproofing, they imagine workers with equipment, shovels, and other tools. While this is true, there are technological advances at work now in this field. The technology...
Restoration of Basements Flooding Emergency

Restoration of Basements Flooding Emergency

Restoration of Basements After Flooding IS an Emergency “When it rains, it pours” is always true in August! The beginning of August is what is known as “Hurricane Season.” It occurs all across the country and can start on the East or West Coast. It has a...