Date January 4, 2022
While proper waterproofing installation is the initial step in protecting your house from water leak damage, rising damp, and expensive heating expenses, preventative maintenance is equally critical. Having your structure waterproofed will not be adequate all by itself for securing your property and your finances. You must ensure that your waterproofing and insulation systems are...
Categories: Basement Waterproofing Exterior Waterproofing
Date December 30, 2021
Foundation cracks are a danger to your property that should not be overlooked. What appears to be a little fractures can quickly develop into a significant structural concern, causing flooding and catastrophic damage. To keep your house safe and dry, here’s everything you need to know about foundation cracks. Reasons for Foundation Cracks Corners,...
Categories: Foundation Repair
Date December 28, 2021
Basements get water or moisture from two places. Indoor humidity that condenses on cold surfaces, similar to how water droplets form on a cold drink on a humid day, is one cause. Water from the outside is the other. Rainwater, melting snow, or groundwater can saturate and leak into the earth surrounding your foundation. Water...
Categories: Basement Waterproofing
Date December 23, 2021
The Team Here At Basement Masters Waterproofing Wishes You A Happy Holidays. We will continue to provide you with both inspirational and informational content after the New Year!...
Categories: BASEMENT MASTERS WATERPROOFING
Date December 21, 2021
Ideas for Solving Wet Basement Problems A wet basement can be a real headache. Not only does it feel and smell musty, but it also makes the space practically unusable, even for storage. Basement moisture encourages the growth of mold and can ruin the floors, walls, and ceilings in your home. It also detracts from...
Date December 16, 2021
Have you thought about finishing your basement and adding living space – an extra bedroom and bath, a home office, a media room, or even an apartment? There are many reasons why other families in Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland have improved their basements. A blog on the Basement Masters Waterproofing website, Seven Fabulous Uses...
Tags: basement, basement underpinning, Basement Waterproofing, battery backup sump pump, Egress Windows, finished basement, flooded basement, interior drainage, lowering basement floor, lowering floor maryland, lowering floor virginia, sump pumps, waterproofing, wet basement, window well, window well repair
Categories: Basement Underpinning/Lowering Floors Basement Waterproofing
Date December 14, 2021
Glossary of Common Basement Waterproofing Terminology Are you familiar with basement waterproofing? Do you know what it means? If you haven’t heard of waterproofing, then you are probably unaware of water damage and the importance of a dry basement. Before you call your waterproofing contractor in Virginia, read our waterproofing terminology so you can make...
Date December 7, 2021
Regular maintenance of your waterproofing products is extremely important to prevent malfunction and to prolong their life. Some times of year, like winter or spring for example, create a lot of excess moisture for your home to have to deal with. Taking precautions during the more dry times to perform your waterproofing systems maintenance can...
Date December 2, 2021
What Bowing Walls Mean for Your Virginia Home Any interior or exterior wall displaying an inward or outward curvature is known to have “bowed.” Because bowing walls are not perfectly erect as intended, they are a surefire sign of foundation damage and can compromise the structural integrity of the entire home. Bowing or leaning basement...
Tags: bowing walls, Foundation Repair, Virginia, wall crack
Categories: Crack Repair Foundation Repair
Date November 30, 2021
Mold growth and mildew are not just summer afflictions. In fact, mold and mildew are intensified during the winter months, especially in Virginia. As the weather gets cooler and wetter, homeowners tend to lock down their homes to keep warm air inside; and if a home has energy-efficient treatments, it is heavily insulated and traps...
Tags: Basement Waterproofing, mildew, mold, wet basement
Categories: Basement Waterproofing Mold Growth
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