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Waterproofing
Waterproofing a home is the process used to eliminate or prevent water from seeping in and causing a wet basement. Over time the foundation of a home settles which can cause cracking and shifting and means you have the possibility of water entering your home.
A few things that will help you determine if you need to have your home waterproofed are:
- Musty smell in your basement
- Condensation on the floor
- Water stains on your basement walls or floor
- Cracks in the interior or exterior walls
- Presence of mold on the floor or walls
Whether your basement is finished or unfinished, US Better Homes’ basement advisors are trained to diagnos the problem and provide a solution to keep your home dry.
Common Problems and Wet Basement Solutions
There are a number of solutions for a wet basement but determining the cause and site of where the water is entering is the first step in deciding the proper resolution. In unfinished basements there will be a water stain on the foundation wall where the water is coming in. Finished basements make it harder to detect the source but the first thing our specialists will do is find the area is building up and look for cracks on the exterior walls of the foundation. Once cracks are found, we will use Epoxy or Urethane injection on the interior and a Wall-Clay process on the exterior.
If cracks aren’t the issue, the cove joint, or where the floor and wall meet, is another area that could be allowing water to enter. Typically, water comes through at these joints after an extended period of rain or snow melt. If it is determined that a cove joint is the source of the water leak, we will install and Drain Tile System which utilizes a sump pump to force the excess water out.
Foundation Waterproofing & Grading Problems
At times the diagnosis of your wet basement will show that water is entering from the joint formed by the bricks that lay on top of the foundation wall. If this is the case, lowering the grade is not an option. The best option would be the application of an Exterior Subsoil Membrane to the below grade section of the wall. This membrane could be effective for waterproofing stone and brick foundations as well.
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Waterproofing Services
We have kept our customers dry with quality products and our experienced professional workers. US Better Home provides services for all of your interior de-watering and exterior waterproofing needs for crawl spaces and full basements inside and out. US Better Home has experts for the removal of mold. Keep your home and family safe with the complete removal and treatment of all mold.
FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING
Structural damage to your home’s foundation and sidewalks can worsen over time if they’re not repaired. Sidewalk damage is more easily recognized than foundation damage but there are a few factors that can help you determine if you have foundation issues.
MAINTENANCE BASEMENT SOLUTIONS & FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING
From the immediate response for emergency service to the most delicate roof restoration procedures, US Better Homes is ready to help you with all of your maintenance needs. Our employees are talented, skilled trades personnel who are experienced in all areas of building, electrical, plumbing, painting and remodeling.
CRACK INJECTION
Crack injection is the most common method used to repair foundation cracks in poured concrete foundations and structures and also provides waterproofing to the structure.
CRAWL SPACE
An under-insulated crawlspace can be a significant source of home energy loss. The best crawl space insulation for your home depends on if your crawlspace is conditioned (heated or cooled by a furnace or air conditioner) or unconditioned.
FOUNDATION REPAIR
Structural damage to your home’s foundation and sidewalks can worsen over time if they’re not repaired. Sidewalk damage is more easily recognized than foundation damage but there are a few factors that can help you determine if you have foundation issues.
INSULATION & FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING
In residential and building insulation, US Better Homes' team installs fiberglass and cellulose insulation in homes and buildings of all sizes. We additionally can insulate and air seal your home or building to dramatically reduce heating and cooling costs.
STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
As a homeowner, there’s nothing more terrifying than discovering foundation problems within your home. Your mind quickly fills with questions about structural damage, repair expenses, family safety, and more. Rest assured, US Better Homes will help you get through it all with proper education and our award-winning foundation repair service. Cracks in the brickwork. Foundation seepage. Misaligned doors and windows. These are just a few signs that your foundation may be in need of structural repair. If left unattended, structural problems will continue, leading to more costly corrective repairs. Even worse, if fixed improperly, it will only compound the problem diminishing the resale value of your home.
CONCRETE & FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING
US Better Homes offers a various range of services for different concrete needs. We take on concrete projects of any size, type and dimension. From as little as a set of steps to your 60 yard plus concrete shop floor.
Why US Better Homes?
Water and moisture problems in basements are very common. Water problems can not only be annoying and uncomfortable, but can lead to significant health problems. Mold can grow in damp areas and beneath wall coverings. US Better Homes can resolve your problems with quality and professional interior de-watering. Water can enter the home through the basement wall/floor joints, cracks in the foundation walls or holes created by faulty or decaying masonry or brick. Interior de-watering is the process containing water and then removing the water.You will need your basement waterproofed when you see the following signs:
- Water infiltrates or floods your basement during periods of rain or snow melt.
- Cracks have developed in your foundation walls or stairs.
- The basement walls are showing signs of bulges in toward the basement.
- The basement floor is lifting or dropping.
The benefits of waterproofing are endless: increase to the value of your home, improved living space for your family to enjoy, elimination of some of the respiratory problems caused by mold, mildew and fungus that often result from a wet basement and lastly relief knowing that the foundation of your home is structurally safe and sound. Stopping water infiltration is only one aspect of waterproofing. US Better Homes offers many additional services, including:
- Restoration of masonry, caulks and sealants.
- Leakage and structural damage repair.
- Tuck pointing and brick replacement.
- Epoxy injection.
- Deck.
- Interior and exterior sealant replacement.
- Expansion joint replacement.
Protect and prevent your structure from potential damage and preserve the condition and value by waterproofing. US Better Homes Company’s team approaches any-size waterproofing job with education and experience.