It’s well into June but the Midwest has still been seeing its fair share of rain! With all of the extra moisture, have you noticed any water in your basement? Let’s talk about adding a sump pump to help prevent basement flooding in the future. Sump pumps can be an effective way to help keep … Continue reading Prevent Basement Flooding with a Sump Pump
What is a Vapor Barrier and How to Know if You Need One
What is a Vapor Barrier In foundation repairs, we use plastic or foil vapor barriers and install them on the interior surfaces of a crawl space. This process is called crawl space encapsulation. This barrier adds an additional layer of protection, and helps to seal out any moisture in a crawl space. How to Know … Continue reading What is a Vapor Barrier and How to Know if You Need One
When to Repair Your Crawlspace
Unmaintained crawlspaces can be breeding grounds for harmful fungi since crawlspaces tend to be exposed to prolonged moisture and humidity. Not only are these issues harmful to your health, they can also cause other dangerous structural issues to your home. Knowing when to repair your crawlspace is a part of maintaining your home, even though … Continue reading When to Repair Your Crawlspace
Radon Testing for NE Homes
Many homeowners know about radon, but do not quite understand what is is, where it comes from, the dangers it poses, how to detect it, or how to get rid of it. Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that is created by the natural breakdown of radioactive materials in the soil. It rises … Continue reading Radon Testing for NE Homes
Iowa Egress Window Requirements
Egress Window Requirements & Codes Egress window requirements may differ throughout the nation, but the Iowa Government defines an egress window as ” an existing operable window with a clear opening area of not less than 5.7 square feet, and with a minimum opening height and width of 24 inches and 20 inches, respectively.” In … Continue reading Iowa Egress Window Requirements
What To Do If You Notice Basement Drainage in Iowa
Basement drainage may seem quite scary at first, but it is one of the most common water problems we see in Iowa and Nebraska. Especially during the spring, extra moisture in the soil can mean extra pressure on your foundation. While water in your basement is never a great sign, you may be relieved to … Continue reading What To Do If You Notice Basement Drainage in Iowa
Feeling Drafts at Home? Foundation Issues May be to Blame!
We’re almost to Spring, and like all of you, we’re happy about that here at Jerry’s Waterproofing. We’re going to “spring-forward” this coming weekend and pretty soon everything will start turning green again. We’ll have more daytime hours and more time to get work done. We’re ready! But, we still have one cold weather issue … Continue reading Feeling Drafts at Home? Foundation Issues May be to Blame!
Omaha Floor Repair
We usually take our floors for granted until there’s a problem. Our floors are usually solid and level, giving us stability for our family and belongings. Jerry’s Waterproofing can help you repair your floors. Some problems that can occur with floors depend on what type of material they’re made of and where they are located … Continue reading Omaha Floor Repair
Leaning Chimney Repair Solutions
A leaning chimney not only looks bad, but it can also be dangerous to people and property. You need to repair your chimney as soon as you see there’s a problem. If the chimney were to fall, it could damage your home, belongings, or injure people. Usually, you can repair your chimney, rather than replace … Continue reading Leaning Chimney Repair Solutions
Selling a House That Needs Foundation Repairs
Selling a house at any time is a long and difficult process. If your home needs foundation repairs, it can be even more troublesome. Foundation repairs are pretty common, with the National Association of Homebuilders reporting that around 80% of structural insurance claims are caused by foundation movement. They also state that one in four … Continue reading Selling a House That Needs Foundation Repairs