Drying Out a Waterfront Crawlspace
By Joseph Boccia This was not just any crawlspace – it was a crawlspace located within 30 feet of...
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Category: Residential Below-Grade
Taking the Vents Out of Vented Crawlspaces
By Lindsay Brecheisen and Jonathan Coulter Enclosed crawlspaces improve the air quality and energy...
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Livable Basements
Behind-the-scenes choices for a comfortable space. By Vanessa Salvia As a homeowner buying a...
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Dimple Drain Sheets
Waterproofing membranes are a critical component for keeping basements dry, but they’re only half...
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Do’s and Don’ts of Basement Drainage
Many factors and variables determine how to best address a waterproofing or drainage issue. The...
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Sealing Active Water Leaks
Water and moisture in the basement will considerably reduce the value of a home. That’s because...
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Crawlspaces & Sump Pumps
Sealed crawlspaces offer cleaner air, safer storage, and improved energy efficiency There’s a...
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Basement Backfill and Drainage
Nearly all below-grade construction—commercial as well as residential—incorporates some sort of...
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Sealing Cold Joints with Waterstops
Waterstop is a material that is embedded in the concrete, across the concrete joint, to obstruct...
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Insulation, Air Barriers, and Waterproofing
Continuous insulation, seen here on a military housing project near Fairbanks, Alaska, can create...
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Preparing Masonry For Waterproofing
In recent decades, there has been a movement to seal masonry surfaces. Protective treatments...
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Residential Carbon Fiber
Stronger than steel, and far easier to install, this space-age material is making basement...
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