Is A Vapor Barrier for Concrete Block Walls A Good Basement Waterproofing Solution?
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
1y ago
Are you wondering if a vapor barrier for concrete block walls is a good basement waterproofing solution? If so, stick around because we’re going to explain why a vapor barrier for concrete block walls is not the best way to waterproof a basement. There’s another waterproofing method that will make your basement dry enough to live in or use as storage for valuables. How Do Basements Get Wet? Most basements get wet because there’s too much moisture in the soil outside the foundation walls. The excess moisture causes hydrostatic pressure to build up in the soil and start pushing against the found ..read more
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Raising A Concrete Slab With Foam 
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
1y ago
Looking for information about raising a concrete slab with foam? If so, you’ve landed on the right page. While digging up and replacing an unlevel concrete slab is expensive and time-consuming, raising a concrete slab with foam only takes a few hours. As soon as the repair is complete, the slab is ready for use again. This article will go over why concrete slabs become unlevel, how raising a concrete slab with foam works, why we believe raising a slab with foam is better than mudjacking, and more. Cracked Urban SidewalkWhy Do Concrete Slabs Become Unlevel? Concrete slabs usually become uneven ..read more
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Common Questions About Concrete Lifting Foam
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
1y ago
Concrete lifting foam is often the easiest way to repair an uneven sidewalk or driveway. No need to dig up and replace the uneven slab when concrete lifting foam is faster and less expensive. In this article, we’re going to talk about why concrete slabs become uneven, what is concrete lifting foam, how lifting foam works, and more. What Causes Concrete To Sink? Concrete slabs become uneven for various reasons, including: Unstable soil under the slab – Many times, this is because of poor drainage and erosion under the slab. As the soil moves around, voids form, and the slab sinks into them and ..read more
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What is Concrete Foam Jacking?
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
1y ago
Searching for information about concrete foam jacking? If so, don’t hit that back button because this article will answer your questions. We’re going to talk about what concrete foam jacking is, how it differs from mudjacking, why concrete foam jacking is better than mudjacking, and more. Why Do Concrete Slabs Become Uneven? Concrete slabs can become uneven due to erosion under the slab, which causes the soil to move around. Voids form, and then the slab sinks into them and becomes uneven. Concrete slabs can also become uneven due to invasive tree roots pushing up on the slab from below. We’ve ..read more
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Why You Need A Crawl Space Drainage System
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
1y ago
A crawl space drainage system protects your home’s structural integrity and your health. This article will cover what a crawl space is, how crawl spaces get wet, how crawl space drainage systems work, crawl space encapsulation, and other ways to keep your crawl space dry. What Is a Crawl Space? A crawl space foundation lifts a house approximately 1.5-3 feet off the ground and creates a space under the house that’s just big enough to crawl around in.  Crawl space foundations have been popular for decades, and when they’re waterproofed and encapsulated (more on this below), they can be used ..read more
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Waterproofing With An Interior Basement Drainage System 
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
1y ago
Thinking about an interior basement drainage system for your home? Believe it or not, basements aren’t destined to be damp, uninviting places. An interior basement drainage system can make your basement dry enough to live in.  In this article, we’ll go over why basements tend to be damp, how an interior basement drainage system works, signs your home might need a basement drainage system, and more. Why Basements Tend To Be Damp Basements tend to be damp because they’re underground or “below grade,” as they say in the construction industry. In other words, they’re surrounded by soil. If th ..read more
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Crawl Space Waterproofing: Why You Might Need It
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
1y ago
Wondering if you need crawl space waterproofing? You probably do unless you live in an arid area. You know, like a desert.  Water is something you don’t want in your home’s crawl space because it’s bad for your foundation. Moisture contributes to wood rot and attracts wood-eating pests. As wood rot and termites work on your beams and joists, your floor will eventually weaken, leading to expensive repairs. A wet crawl space is also the perfect petri dish for mold. Since a certain percentage of air from the crawl space flows up and into your home’s living area, you want the crawl space to b ..read more
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Is Basement Waterproofing Worth It? Yes!
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
1y ago
Is basement waterproofing worth it? You bet it’s worth it, and this short article is going to tell you why. It may surprise many homeowners, but basements aren’t destined to be damp. A damp basement means you have a problem somewhere, and you shouldn’t ignore it. A wet basement will lead to mold, allergen-filled air in your home’s living area, and eventually structural damage and costly repairs. Basement waterproofing done properly protects your health and your home’s structural integrity. In this article, you will learn that most foundation problems are caused by water, why basements get wet ..read more
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Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes When Landscaping Around Your House’s Foundation
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
2y ago
Are you wondering how you should be landscaping around your house’s foundation? If so, don’t click that back button because you’ve landed on the right page. In this article, we’re going to go over the 6 mistakes homeowners commonly make when landscaping around their house’s foundation. Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes When Landscaping Around a House’s Foundation As the title implies, the following six landscaping choices could damage your home’s foundation leading to expensive repairs. Are you making any of them? Your yard is improperly graded – The yard around your house should slope away from t ..read more
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Should I Buy a House With a Foundation Repair History?
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by don@kcwaterproofing.com
2y ago
If you’re searching for “should I buy a house with foundation repair,” you’ve landed on the right page. Buying a house with a foundation repair can make some people a bit nervous, which is understandable. However, a past foundation repair doesn’t mean you should automatically walk away from the home. Sometimes it’s even a plus. This article is not real estate advice. We’re going to explain what you need to know about buying a house with a foundation repair history from the perspective of a foundation repair professional.  What Causes Foundation Problems? Foundation problems are almost alw ..read more
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