Foundation Damage in Atlanta Foundation damage in Atlanta is very common, but not all of it is structurally significant. Minor cracks often occur in poured concrete foundation walls; mortar joints in masonry walls can also crack and deteriorate. This non-structural foundation damage is the kind that leads to basement seepage and usually can be quickly […]
Crawl Space Waterproofing Every home is different, and when it comes to exploring options for crawl space waterproofing services, solutions will certainly differ home-to-home. It’s important to try to identify some important warning signs that may be able to point you in the right direction, such as:
Sewer Lines It’s important to remember that flood-proofing a home basement only has a few things in common with waterproofing large structures like apartment buildings, hotels, or parking lot garages. It’s true that both usually have floor drains that can be maintained by snaking a pipe with electrically-powered drain cleaning rooter machines. However, unplugging a […]
The Importance of Basement Waterproofing in Atlanta Okay, let’s face it. Basement waterproofing in Atlanta isn’t the most glamorous of all home improvement services. It’s often overshadowed by it’s flashier granite counter top cousins, or out-shined by its ever popular older brother, roofing.
At one point, cinder block was a popular material in homes. This type of material is much lighter than solid concrete and does provide good protection from the elements. However, cinder block also has many flaws of its own. Due to its delicate nature, it is very prone to cracking. Cracks in your cinder blocks […]