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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
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
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
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
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
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 … Continue reading Feeling Drafts at Home? Foundation Issues May Be to Blame!
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 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
Old Man Winter has already shown his face this year, so you may feel it is too late to waterproof your home. In reality, winter is a great time to have waterproofing done. Obviously, frozen water doesn’t leak, but when the warmer weather arrives and the snow and ice melts, you’ll find out quickly if … Continue reading Waterproofing in the Winter? Absolutely!
Basements are one of the most common places in the house to have water damage, but it is also one of the hardest to keep dry. Trying to fix the problem yourself can be a hassle because you may not know what exactly the problem is that you are trying to fix. Basement water drainage is … Continue reading Basement Drainage in Nebraska and Iowa