When you find a leak in your basement, you know the problem needs to be fixed quickly. There are many different concrete sealers made to solve these issues, but you must solve the initial problem first. Its futile to apply sealants when you haven’t fixed the initial issues. One cause of water penetration could be… Read more »

Basement dehumidifiers are useful machines which reduce the amount of moisture in the air. Dehumidifiers improve the quality of the air, reduce moisture, attract less insects, lower your energy bills, and they are convenient. When picking a dehumidifier you must understand that there are two types. These are separated by size and function. The sizes… Read more »

Brett Oakley, CEO of Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products, will be making a rare appearance on Home Talk USA with “The Cajun Contractor”. The radio show will be airing on Saturday, September 17th at 9:00 AM Central time, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. To listen to this rare interview with one of the gurus of… Read more »

We’ve gone over how you can fix leaks, how sump pumps protect you once you’ve got leaks, and finally how to keep standing water off your basement floor. One thing we haven’t touched on in a while is how to find the actual point of entry. In order to properly fix the leaks it is… Read more »

So you have a sump pump, protecting your basement from water accumulation by pumping it out of the basement and away from the home. How do you know when to replace this necessary tool? There a few signs that mean you can no longer just repair your sump pump, such as noise, stopping working altogether,… Read more »

Concrete foundations develop cracks over time, its actually inevitable. As a house settles into its foundation, it puts pressure on the foundation wall which causes cracking and wear. One easy way to control these cracks, so they won’t damage your foundation, is to build your foundation wall with concrete control joints. Concrete control joints control… Read more »

After following our recent twips you have done the right thing and taken the necessary steps to apply dampproofing paint to your basement. Now, a question you might have is when to reapply the paint for maximum protection. Most dampproofing paint is guaranteed for at least ten years between treatments. If your home is built… Read more »

How do you know if your sump pump is adequate to protect your basement? The size is not the determining factor when choosing a sump pump, here are a few tips on what to look for. Sump pumps are designed to keep water from accumulating on your basement floor, and saturating your foundation. Regional land… Read more »

When you install hardwood flooring in your basement, on top of concrete, you need a floor vapor barrier in between the concrete and wood. If you install the hardwood flooring directly on the concrete, moisture from the soil will seep through and penetrate the wood. This causes warping and mold. Vapor retarded paint costs around… Read more »

When water seeps into your basement, it not only causes mold and mildew as well as structural damage, but it also causes your flooring to be ruined and develop that musty basement smell. When replacing this flooring, there are a few safe options you can choose from. Inorganic carpet tile won’t provide food for mold… Read more »