Recently we’ve had record rainfall in many parts of Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. Many homeowners have been facing problems with flooded basements and sump pump wells along with power outages. Heavier than normal rainfall can lead to many of the following problems in your home’s basement: Leaking through wall cracks and floor cracks Pooling … Continue reading Flooded Basement after Recent Rains?
Protecting Your Home During Springtime Rains
Problems Due to Poor Yard Drainage Jerry’s Waterproofing often gets calls from homeowners during rainy Spring and Summer months. Often yards, driveways, and sidewalks in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa become flooded due to excess water and slow runoff. Poor yard drainage can cause many problems in your home’s lawn and gardens, concrete surfaces, basement … Continue reading Protecting Your Home During Springtime Rains
Could Your Leaky Basement Be Causing Family Health Problems?
A dangerous culprit is lurking in basements and crawl spaces in Omaha, NE. Unfortunately, this culprit is water. During the winter and spring months, homes are more susceptible to water damage due to snowmelt and heavy rainfall; and homes with foundation cracks are more prone to water damage. As water seeps through cracks, it causes … Continue reading Could Your Leaky Basement Be Causing Family Health Problems?
Ways to Prevent Crawl Space & Basement Moisture
Have you noticed a strange, musty odor in your basement or crawl space? Often, these odors are due to excess crawl space or basement moisture, compromising your home’s structure and your health. Left untreated, moisture can weaken foundations, floor joists, and cause wood rot; and in some cases, it can promote mold growth and compromise … Continue reading Ways to Prevent Crawl Space & Basement Moisture
Winterizing Your Home’s Foundation, Crawl Space, and Exterior
Is your home prepared to face the cold winter months? When winterizing your home, don’t neglect your foundation, crawl space, and home exterior. These areas are the most important when it comes to protecting your home against water damage. Look closely for foundation cracks, shifting windows/doors, voids under the concrete surface, and other settlement issues. … Continue reading Winterizing Your Home’s Foundation, Crawl Space, and Exterior
Fall Preparations for Your Foundation
Fall is a perfect time of the year to start preparing your home for the oncoming cold weather. Most of these preparations can be performed by the homeowner, such as cleaning gutters and draining outdoor faucets. But if you choose to hire a professional, it would be well worth the cost. Regardless of where you … Continue reading Fall Preparations for Your Foundation
What Excess Water Can Do To Your Foundation Walls and Basement
Too much water in your basement can be problematic. It can damage foundation walls, ruin the carpet, discolor furniture, and lead to mold growth. But the most destruction occurs when water destroys family heirlooms which include family photos and valuable antiques. If you notice water in your basement, don’t panic! It’s important to find the … Continue reading What Excess Water Can Do To Your Foundation Walls and Basement
6 Benefits of Egress Windows
Have you ever wondered how you would escape your basement in the event of a fire or an emergency? Many homeowners have been trapped in their basement due to the inability to escape. Unfortunately, the number of incidents continues to rise, grabbing the attention of the nation. Most basements only have one entrance and exit, … Continue reading 6 Benefits of Egress Windows
Five Approaches for Waterproofing Your Basement
Approach 1: Install Proper Gutters and Downspouts and Correct Grading Many basement water issues can be resolved by correcting the grading of the land around your home. In doing this, you will be rerouting the runoff to go away from your foundation. By adding extenders to your home gutters and downspouts, you will further the … Continue reading Five Approaches for Waterproofing Your Basement
Basement Water: How’d It Get There?
Water in Iowa and Nebraska Basements At one time or another, just about every homeowner in Nebraska and Iowa has had to deal with water in their basement. It’s been reported that 98% of all homes with basements have had some type of water problem. Although a wet basement is a nuisance, it rarely causes … Continue reading Basement Water: How’d It Get There?