Vapor barriers should be located on the exterior of basement assemblies allowing inward drying to the basement space where moisture can be removed by ventilation or dehumidification. Not to be confused with a vapor barrier—which is placed on the warm side of the wall just in...
How Much to Build a Basement Kitchen? Memories of being a little girl in my Nana's basement kitchen during the Holiday season invoke smells of manicotti and sausage, smells which filled that beautifully decorated basement as we kids anxiously waited for that special "early visit" from...
As the construction industry sees an increase in business, companies looking for contracts have also risen. As competition becomes stiffer, it is necessary to start assessing who you should trust and work with to get a good deal. Every construction company has its own approach and...
Mudjacking, also known as concrete lifting typically lasts anywhere from 3-7 years or more. However, it depends on various factors such as: The thickness of the concrete slab Substance or material used to lift the concrete The type of glue used to seal the slab ...
Nothing fills a homeowner with dread quite like water seepage in the basement. Whether it’s a tiny trickle or small puddle might seem like it’s only a small problem, but it is in fact an alarm bell for a bigger problem. Basements are built to...
Over time, homes and other structures built on floating concrete can suffer structural damage in case the slab sinks. This will cause damage to the foundation and compromise the stability of the building. Also knows as slab jacking, mudjacking is a foundation repair method for stabilizing...