Basements improvements

Flooded basements; how to start fixing a basement flood
Basements improvements

Basement full of water? How to start fixing the damage from a basement flood

All basements are prone to flooding, which is why we don't really like basements much. So, if it's your turn to look with dismay at your unplanned basement pool and wonder what to do next to fix things, read this guide and we will try our best to help. Flooded basement? That really sucks... Basement flooding can be…

Basements improvements

Repairing Damp Basements: Why Encapsulation is the Best Upgrade for Older Foundations

Upgrade your existing foundation for better air quality and efficiency. Learn how to repair damp basements and crawl spaces using mineral wool, dimple mats, and 20 mil liners. Basement and crawl space encapsulation: a homeowner's and pro's guide Basement and crawl space encapsulation is a comprehensive moisture…

Waterproof floor screeding with underfloor hydronic heating
Basements improvements

The ultimate guide to basement under floor heating and waterproof floor screeding

Turn an old damp basement into useable living space with proper waterproofing, insulation and a nice under floor heating system. In many homes, basements are increasingly being converted into functional, comfortable, and often very livable spaces, but getting them to be warm, dry, and usable poses a unique set of…

Why basements flood and how to prevent that with a sump pump
Basements improvements

Why basements flood & how to prevent flooded basements

Basements flood, full stop. As a hole in the ground similar to a swimming pool, once all is done to stop water getting in, we then need to remove any water with a sump pump, a sump pump battery backup & maybe a sump pump alarm to stop basements flooding. Spring flooding of basements is very common and most times can…

Finished basements can lead to mold and mildew
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Why are basements moldy? How to fix or prevent a moldy basement

Basement mold and mildew can easily be avoided with better designed walls. Common building practices trap moisture in wall assemblies preventing them from drying. That musty, moldy basement smell that we have come to accept as unavoidable, is actually quite avoidable. The solution is really quite simple - stop…