Basement Both cellars and basements are rooms or areas that exists below a building. A basement is found underneath the house or the building’s main structure. It is usually less than halfway below the curb line, unlike regular rooms which usually have their floor above or level to a curb. Many of them have windows. […]
Slab Foundation Vs Crawl Space Foundation Vs Basement – What’s The Difference?
There are some confusions among civil engineering students as well as professionals on relative differences among slab foundations, crawl space foundations and basement. So we have decided to write a post on this topic. First, we will go through the basic concepts of each of the topics and then we will summarize the relative differences between slab […]
8 Amazing Basement Renovation Ideas
Basement renovation or remodeling is not a new concept as people always want to use the extra space like basement. But the problem is most people think of basements as being dank and musty, however, basements are undiscovered gems and not used properly. They provide so much extra living space and a wealth of purposes from […]
5 Popular Waterproofing Products For Your Basement
Basements need to be waterproofed, that is just a fact of life if your home sits in a basement. Finding a product that is strong enough to seal the basement from leaks can be a difficult challenge especially with so many products on the market. Popular Waterproofing Products To get started, here are 5 […]
5 Simple Steps To Prevent Basement Leaks
Many people dread going into their basements because they are dark, dank and musty. The culprit for the dankness and mustiness of many basements is a leak either in one particular place or several leaks throughout the basement. We will discuss some steps on how can we prevent a basement from being leaked. How To Prevent a […]
How To Waterproof a Basement – 5 Methods Commonly Used
Since most basements are below grade, it is best to waterproof them so that they remain dry and free of mold. At the start of the process to waterproof the basement, you must find out what is causing the moisture. Once you have figured out the exact problem then you can decide on which waterproofing […]
