There are many Chicagoland basement waterproofing companies, and it is is difficult to know who is the best choice. When your basement is flooded, it is easy to call the first contractor that you find in the phone book Read more about finding the best Chicago basement waterproofer
Window wells can prove to be a big enemy of a dry basement. They are the only part of the below-ground structure that is not concrete. When a heavy rainfall or highly-saturated ground causes water to accumulate in the well, it is likely that water will seep through the window frame Continue reading
Two thunderstorms on Friday brought heavy rainfall to the area. With the the overnight rainfall and probability of more storms in the afternoon and evening, many residents in the Chicago Metro area are seeing road closures (including parts of the Eisenhower and Kennedy Expressways), evacuations Read more about the storms in Chicago
The one feature that sets the basement apart from other levels in your home is the ambient dampness. That’s not surprising is it? After all, a deep hole was dug to accommodate the basement, and the earth is typically wet and cold (about 55 degrees Fahrenheit) year round. Solid concrete is a pretty good thermal conductor — it lets heat pass right through it — and is somewhat porous; is it any surprise that your basement feels dank and humid Read more about the SaniDry XP