How Basement Waterproofing Can Benefit Your Foundation
Most people look into basement waterproofing in response to a problem. If you are reading this blog you probably have a basement leak, standing water in the basement, moisture building up along the walls, or water seeping up through the concrete slab. The paint could be peeling back or maybe you found mold somewhere in the basement. […]
Gutter Cleaning Reduces Basement Seepage in Long Island
The first line of defense against basement seepage is the gutter system. You can save yourself a lot of basement water problems by maintaining your rain gutters and downspouts. If your rain gutter system is damaged or clogged, rain water may be dumping water along your foundation, which can lead to water intrusion and foundation damage. However, there are […]
Basement Waterproofing Long Island Methods
Interior Drain Tile – One of the most common causes of basement seepage is when hydrostatic pressure under the foundation forces water in through cracks in the floor or the cove joint. This can be permanently remedied by installing interior drain tile, perforated pipe buried in a bed of washed gravel under the basement floor. The drain […]
