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What Causes My Cupping Hardwood Floors?

Date April 22, 2022

If your hardwood flooring is beginning to cup, it’s essential to know why it’s happening. Here are three reasons why cupping may occur. Also, we’ll talk about how to prevent it and what you can do to fix it if it’s already begun. First, let’s look at the cause of cupping. Wood expands based on...

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How Can I Know When My Bowing Basement Walls Need Repair?

Date April 19, 2022

Have you noticed any anomalies on the edges of the foundation walls that show signs of sloping or bending? This is a common occurrence in Maryland & Northern Virginia homes and throughout the country. Whether basement walls are bent from waterlogging or freezing, it is vital to repair them before they continue to collapse. The...

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Can I Do Anything About My Bowing Basement Walls?

Date April 16, 2022

Bending or bowing basement walls indicate a severe foundation collapse condition. When this happens, the walls deform, bending inwards towards the basement living area. This problem is caused by the weakening of the basement walls due to a combination of pressure and vertical or horizontal cracking. Bowing basement walls can be covered in water stains,...

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Why Concrete Walls Need A Vapor Barrier For Moisture Protection

Date April 12, 2022

Vapor Barrier For the Basements of Northern Virginia   If you live in Warrenton, Bealeton, Marshall, VA, or any of the surrounding areas of northern Virginia, you may be familiar with a wet basement. The addition of a vapor barrier for your crawlspace can save your home from crumbling from the ground up. Let’s dive...

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A Closer Look At The Anatomy Of A French Drain | Basement Masters

Date April 8, 2022

Professionally installed French Drains can be made to look like elegant additions to your yard after all the work is done. If working ideally, they should contribute to both improved drainage efforts and a more beautiful landscape on your home’s property. What lies underneath the top of your soil is more purposefully crafted than you...

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Maryland Homeowner Receives Professional Basement Interior Waterproofing Services

Date March 10, 2022

A homeowner recently called into our Maryland location with some questions and concerns about an issue with water in their basement. It was entering into their basement from the foundation floor and, naturally, they wanted to find the source of the problem to put a stop to it. After answering some simple questions regarding the...

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Problems Causing A Need For Patio Repair in Virginia – A Sign of Something Bigger?

Date March 8, 2022

Patio Problems in Virginia and How to Fix Them Most people may not realize that the symptoms of a foundation problem can show up on your deck or patio. Some common signs of a foundation problem that you may notice in your patio or deck are the patio or deck pulling away from the home,...

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Foundation Wall Crack Solutions Services in Virginia | Basement Masters Waterproofing

Date March 3, 2022

Crack Repair in Virginia At Basement Masters Waterproofing, we perform foundation crack repairs on a daily basis. In Virginia, the climate constantly changes. These changes affect the ground, causing soil-related issues. After a period of time, you may notice your home gradually changing. Doors may be misaligned. Windows may be hard to shut. The floors...

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Is Your Downspout Causing Water In Basement Walls?

Date March 2, 2022

One of the essential things you can do to safeguard the value of your house (and the conditions inside that affect your family’s health!) is to get water out of your basement and resolve the underlying problem or problems that are causing it to get inside. A damp basement not only feels and smells bad,...

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Sump Pumps Repair in Virginia: When to Repair and When to Replace

Date February 24, 2022

When Do I Need Sump Pump Repair? When it comes to basement waterproofing, sump pumps are an important piece of equipment. These integral parts of the interior waterproofing system are used to pump out water that has made its way into the basement. The pumps are located in the sump basin, which collects water from...

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