When choosing a waterproofing company for your residential or commercial application, there are four important areas to review. You want to make sure your builder or contractor has a wide range of experience, the products used are backed with a warranty, the installers are certified in their work, and that they address the water problem… Read more »
Author: Joey Altherr
The Cost of Mold Removal
A common nightmare for builders is the discovery of mold in a recent project. The cost for mold abatement can be immense in both time and money. Mold abatement can cost up to $25 per square foot. However, this cost is not limited to the areas covered with visible mold. Often contracts require the… Read more »
Mold Abatement Certification
When you identify a mold problem, you need to take immediate action. This can involve trying an over-the-counter product, using dishwashing gloves, and perhaps sponges and wipes you have under your sink. But is this the best way to do it? In many cases, this immediate action will address most of the problem…. Read more »
What Landlords Need to Know About Mold and the Law
As a landlord or a renter, you need to know the laws around mold in rental properties. Having this information can help keep you safe and legally protected. Most states do not have laws about mold and mold control specifically. However, laws around maintaining a safe and healthy habitat can apply to certain types… Read more »
The Cost of Mold Removal
A common nightmare for builders is the discovery of mold in a recent project. The cost for mold abatement can be immense in both time and money. Mold abatement can cost up to $25 per square foot. However, this cost is not limited to the areas covered with visible mold. Often contracts require the builder… Read more »
3 Environmentally Savvy Design Elements to Include When Planning Your Custom Home or Building
Plan your home or building design with elements that are just as environmentally efficient as they are cost-efficient Creating and using products that are sustainable is important. As the “Go Green” movement remains in the front of many minds, it is especially in the minds of home designers as they search for products that are… Read more »
The Importance of Using Drainage Mats in Homes
Water damage is one of the most invasive and difficult to control problems facing homeowners, but assuming that damp smell in your basement is just a fact of life opens you up to risk when the dampness finally becomes a puddle on the floor or water trickling down your walls. The issue is that failing… Read more »
The Best Basement Waterproofing Solutions for My Climate
We can all agree that a waterproof basement is critical to health and well-being, property value and building longevity. Although a damp basement may feel like a ubiquitous problem with no solution, the opposite is, in fact, quite true. As much as 60% of a building’s ventilation is sourced from basement air. If water and… Read more »
The Right Basement Waterproof Sealant for Your Foundation Material
Water in basements is a common problem for many homeowners, but it’s easy to ignore until it becomes a serious issue. What basement doesn’t feel a little damp in the spring? But water is an invasive force that can lead to significant structural issues if the cause isn’t identified and the impacts corrected. Waterproofing a… Read more »
