Basement Damage Beyond Carbon Fiber Strips Carbon fiber strips stabilize minor cracks in basement walls, and they work great for horizontal cracks. Foundation Repair companies such as Atlantic Foundation utilize this material to offset the cracks in your basement. The carbon fiber derives its name from the carbon atoms bonded together in a crystalline structure,
Using conventional methods for waterproofing your basement is not as effective as crawlspace encapsulation which protects your basement from high humidity and water leakages. Read the ins and outs of basement function, usage, and care. Learn the underestimated difference between waterproofing and encapsulation. The Primary Function of Your Basement Basements can provide several significant benefits
If you are a first-time homeowner in the process of building your home or shopping for one, you may be looking for one with a basement. For different reasons, basements are an added benefit to homes throughout the United States. Including one in your home plans adds space and offers you security from natural complications.
Hurricane & Weather Emergency Preparation Imagine a category 4 storm is around the corner from your home this week. How do you prepare for the impending catastrophe ahead? While it does not help to panic, there may have been some preparations you overlooked altogether. Here is your weather emergency and hurricane preparation guide. Get on
Humidity is inevitable during the summer. The summer humidity creates condensation in your crawl space. Condensation can lead to mold and much more. The rains will fall hard this summer, but that does not mean your crawl space has to be wet or have high humidity. Emptying a flooded crawl space is imperative to preventing
If your basement walls are bowing, you need to call a foundation repair company. Foundation repair companies like Atlantic Foundation specialize in basement wall stabilization. What seems like a minor problem could become a nightmare. A bowing basement wall is telling you that there is trouble. It is easy to assume that your basement walls
Call The Basement Repair Specialists Basements are considered unique the further south you go but don’t overlook minor problems down there. The basement is the foundation of your home and can be the catalyst in the survival of your four walls. From homes breaking off down a cliff, or a flooding basement, the consequences of
Seeing foundation cracks in new homes can be bothersome. There are so many reasons you may see cracks forming your home’s foundation. Here are some things you need to consider if you find foundation cracks in new construction. The Location of your Home The location of your new home plays a huge role in the
With the arrival of Spring comes the inevitable rainfall that will saturate the soil and humidity in the warm environment. The last thing you want is a moldy humid basement. Mold and stagnant moisture can lead to health problems such as allergies, uncomfortable living conditions, and damaged foundation. Keep your basement dry with these waterproofing