Keeping the air in your basement clean and fresh can present extra challenges for homeowners. Many basements don’t have windows or patio doors that can be opened to let in fresh air. And air circulation can sometimes be a problem. That makes it tempting to …
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The signs show up slowly. As the trees that shade your yard grow taller and branch out, you start to notice cracks in your driveway. A piece of sidewalk buckles, then another one. Then water backs up into your basement, and you’re calling a plumber …
Read Full ArticleWhether it’s an Arctic Vortex rolling south or just a cold snap, even just a few days of lower temperatures can freeze pipes that aren’t well-insulated or protected from the weather. When they freeze, pipes can burst and flood your house. That moisture can lead …
Read Full ArticleMost homeowners have been concerned, at one point or another, about water getting into their basement or crawl space. Whether it’s from the weather, a cracked foundation, a broken pipe, or leaky appliance, that moisture can damage concrete if not detected quickly and removed correctly. Water …
Read Full ArticleABT Foundation Solutions, Inc. has two big reasons for being concerned about excess moisture in your home. The first, of course, is that too much water can damage your foundation, leading to more damage in the rest of your home. The second is that mold …
Read Full ArticleIf water suddenly appears in your basement after years of never having problems, check the landscaping around your house. Sudden changes − like adding a flower bed or patio − or gradual changes in the grading over time can change the flow of water around …
Read Full ArticleThey go over, under, around and through. They’ll tear up your grass, shrubs, trees and gardens. And while they’re busy, they can also cause damage to your foundation or crawl space, too. Animals like groundhogs, squirrels, raccoons and moles like to dig, chew, burrow and …
Read Full ArticleSummer weather brings two big concerns for foundations: heat and moisture. We had a heat advisory Friday, with the heat index near 100 degrees. We were on the edge of the “heat dome” that’s been covering a big part of the nation, and we won’t …
Read Full ArticleIt sounds like a great idea: Tear out that wall and turn two rooms into one open, airy space. But if it’s not done correctly, that remodeling project could cause serious damage to the structure and safety of your home. Before you even pick up …
Read Full ArticleIt’s that moment every homeowner dreads. You go downstairs to pull a suitcase out of a closet you don’t open very often. With those first steps, you hear that “squish, squish” sound from the carpeting that means one thing: You have water in your basement. …
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