When you are rebuilding or doing new construction, you look first to your foundation. You know that if you have water problems, the new location will be uninhabitable and unsellable. So you need quality waterproofing materials, with a wide range of costs and applications, so you can find the perfect fit for your budget… Read more »
Author: Joey Altherr
You Can Go Green and Stay Dry
For a long time in construction it was understood that accepting the use of “green” or environmentally friendly materials meant that you were lowering your standards. That is no longer true. Amazing breakthroughs in technology have allowed advances in recombinant re-use and recycling. Many of today’s recycled materials meet the same standards that their first-use… Read more »
What is “Relative” Humidity?
We have all heard the term relative humidity before. We know that it means something about how much water vapor is in the air. And we know that relative humidity is important especially inside a building where we want to keep mold and other contaminants to a minimum. But what is “relative” humidity, exactly? What… Read more »
What is Hydrostatic Pressure?
When you are looking to waterproof an existing or new building you are likely to come across the term ”hydrostatic pressure”. It sounds very scientific and complex. Hydro definitely means “water”, but what’s with “static”? The term is easily understood, but the concept is a bedeviling problem for builders and engineers. Hydrostatic pressure is, in… Read more »
What is A Raft Foundation?
Builders employ a wide range of methods to keep their foundation safe. Experienced construction designers know that a dry foundation is necessary for creating a building that will be problem-free for generations. There are lots of ways to achieve the goal of keeping your foundation dry. A rare but effective method of building a foundation… Read more »
Keep Your Employees Safe with PPE
There is no doubt that this era of COVID and quarantine has raised the bar for the expectation of employee safety. Where previously employers had a responsibility to keep their workers safe from those on-site dangers that could be seen and anticipated, suddenly they had a new enemy. Our employees and our productivity are now… Read more »
Foundation Waterproofing That Works
You already understand that a building is a large investment. And you will do whatever it takes to protect that investment. Some of that protection involves fire alarms, smoke detectors, locks and cameras. But before you get to that point, waterproofing the foundation is an important step to make sure your building stays safe and… Read more »
How to Waterproof Concrete Foundations
Waterproofing a concrete foundation is a job best left to professionals, or to be attempted only by the most confident and accomplished do-it-yourselfer. If you are in this second category, this guide can help you understand what you are up against and make the decision to do it or to hire the work out to… Read more »
2020 Waterproofing Basement Costs
Some things change, and in 2020 that seems more true than ever. One thing that hasn’t changed is the need to keep your basement dry. While you can always clean up after flooding and drainage issues, it is far better to avoid them in the first place. But as a homeowner you will want to… Read more »
Do-It-Yourself Basement Waterproof Sealer
One of a homeowner’s top fears is water or moisture in their basement. In some cases this can mean a messy, expensive, and time-consuming repair. The most comprehensive solutions involve the exterior of the house, trench-digging, and days of ugliness and inconvenience until the problem is solved. Fortunately that isn’t always the case. Sometimes the… Read more »
