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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
Making sure your basement is waterproofed before winter hits is important. When the snow and ice come this winter, it can cause serious issues to your home if you do not have proper waterproofing. If there is a crack in your foundation, the snow and ice will seep into the crack. When it gets into … Continue reading Basement Waterproofing Before Winter in Iowa
Radon Mitigation in Iowa Radon levels are high in some parts of the United States, especially in Iowa and Nebraska. High levels of radon could be dangerous and pose health concerns for homeowners. Since radon is odorless and colorless, it goes undetected for many years until homeowners develop lung cancer. The best way to combat … Continue reading New Homes in Iowa Require Radon Mitigation Systems
Iowa Egress Windows Laws and Compliance While there are not any strict state or federal definitions of what a bedroom is and what a bedroom requires, local governments of the Dallas, Madison, Polk, and Warren counties in Iowa agree that bedrooms have an egress window and a closet. The reason that the egress window is so … Continue reading When Am I Required to Have an Egress Window in My Iowa Home?
Quality Sump Pumps in Nebraska No one wants to deal with a flooded basement. That is why the team at Jerry’s Waterproofing provides residents of the Omaha, Nebraska area with sump pump installation and repair services. The sump pump is the component in the basement waterproofing system that helps to keep your possessions and your … Continue reading Sump Pump Quality – What to Look For
Egress Window Options in Iowa and Nebraska Here at Jerry’s Waterproofing, we offer egress window installation that will follow the IRC egress window requirements for both Iowa and Nebraska. We offer two different types of egress window products, and we can help you decide which one will be the best fit for your Iowa or … Continue reading Research Iowa and Nebraska Building Code for Egress Windows
Prevent Wet Basements in Nebraska and Iowa A dry basement is the key to a safe, healthy home. Wet, damp basements can become the perfect habitat for mold growth and insect infestation. Water also compromises the home’s structure by causing wood rot and foundation issues. Investing in a resilient waterproofing membrane and drainage board can … Continue reading Waterproofing Membrane for your New Home
Water can cause damage to residential or commercial property in Iowa. It doesn’t matter whether you have an empty basement, a basement you use for storage, or even a basement you use for living or working. If you own your property, water can be a constant concern. We can help you know what to look … Continue reading Basement Waterproofing Problems and Solutions for Iowa
What Floor Leaks Mean for Your Omaha Home When the ground beneath your home is poorly compacted, or there is excess water built up around and beneath your foundation, problems can easily occur. If you have a finished basement in the Omaha area or Nebraska and Iowa, you may not notice floor cracks and leaks … Continue reading Prevent Basement Floor Leaks & Cracks in Omaha
What to add to your basement & foundation checklist Before the cold, snowy Iowa winter sets in, it is a good idea to get your basement, foundation, and chimney checked out for any issues that may exist. Freezing weather can take a toll on a structure’s foundation. Small cracks in a foundation are common, but … Continue reading Prepare for Winter with a Basement and Foundation Check