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There is no federal code when it comes to egress windows, but many county and local municipalities have rules governing this topic. Make sure to check with your local government building inspector before starting a project. Jerry’s Waterproofing can install an egress window in both new and old construction. However, it is easier to incorporate … Continue reading Egress Window Guidelines: Iowa & Nebraska
We talked a little bit about preparing your home for the winter to protect you and your family from radon exposure, but there are other things that you need to winterize, especially your sump pump discharge line, before the temperature drops. Protect Your Pump If the sump pump in your house is doing its job, … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Sump Pump Discharge Line Become A Headache
Radon and Cracks Cracks in the concrete floor of your home or business can allow more than water and pests in, the cracks can also let radon gas enter the building. There are a lot of dangers associated with cracks in your foundation floor, but there is a revolutionary system on the market that can … Continue reading Radon and Water Entering Through Cracks
Many homeowners ask about egress cover code requirements. Having a cover over an egress window is both permitted and recommended. The cover adds extra safety when there is a playground or walkway adjacent to the egress window. Certain requirements must be met for egress windows, window wells, and egress window covers before installing an egress … Continue reading Egress Window Covers: Are There Code Requirements?
Why are Egress Windows Important? If you own a home with a basement in Iowa, you should seriously consider installing an egress window and window well. There are several good reasons for installing an egress window, but the most important reason is that it saves lives. Most communities in Iowa have some sort of requirement … Continue reading Egress Windows Save Lives
Radon is a radioactive gas that is present in nearly every home in Iowa. You cannot see, smell, or taste it. Yet at high enough levels, it can create serious health issues for you and your family and pets. It’s relatively easy to perform either short-term or long-term tests for radon. Radon testing is a … Continue reading Radon Testing is Low-Cost and Life-Saving
What’s Important to Our Customers At Jerry’s Waterproofing, it is our highest priority that our customers value our services and are 100% satisfied with our work. We’ve been providing professional basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, egress window installation, and foundation repair services in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa since 1976. For longer than 50 years, … Continue reading Our Customers Recommend Our Services
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
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 Your Family Health Problems?
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