Avoid These Waterproofing Mistakes in a Crawl Space

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I know a list of 15 waterproofing mistakes made in a crawl space seems a bit extreme, but I wanted to share the mistakes we see homeowners and contractors make when fixing a flooded crawl space. Keep in mind many of these mistakes are made from cheapness or corner cutting and should be avoided. If…

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Exterior Drainage – Hydraway vs French Drain

When waterproofing your home using exterior drainage options, many choose the french drain. But is there something better? Homes will take on water more frequently when the exterior drainage system has failed to perform as intended. Over the years, footer drains, french drains, curtain drains, and downspout extensions get clogged. The clogging disables the yard’s…

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Best Drain Tile for Crawl Spaces and Basements

If your crawl space or basement is prone to flooding, installing the best drain tile will protect your home. Many companies offer inexpensive solutions to drain tile in order to appear more affordable. When the home floods due to water seeping into the crawl space or basement from outside soil, the damage can be significant.…

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Do I Need Weep Holes for Crawl Space Waterproofing

If your crawl space is flooding are weep holes necessary like in a basement waterproofing project? Many basement waterproofing contractors bring their expertise into the crawl space encapsulation and waterproofing arena. But what is needed in basement waterproofing may not be needed in the crawl space waterproofing. What are Weep Holes? Weep holes are small…

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Do I need a Sump Pump?

Many homeowners are asking, “Do I need a sump pump?” If you live in an area where your home is taking on standing water, there is a good chance installing a water pump can help. Most homes with basements and crawl spaces under go waterproofing with sump pumps but what about homes on slab that…

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What is Efflorescence and Should I be Worried?

People with crawl spaces often ask what is efflorescence, and should I be worried if it is present? Some homeowners are concerned that efflorescence could be a type of mold? Efflorescence is usually harmless, but it is an indication of a problem that could pose harm to you and your home. So What is Efflorescence?…

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5 Crawl Space Waterproofing Mistakes

Here are 5 crawl space waterproofing mistakes many contractors and homeowners make when correcting a flooded crawl space. The time, money, and effort it takes to repair a flooded crawl space is significant. Don’t waste these resources by making these crawl space waterproofing mistakes and having to redo the project. Mistake #1 – No Sump…

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Best Products for Outside Crawl Space Waterproofing

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We waterproof hundreds of crawl spaces a year and feel these are the best products for outside crawl space waterproofing that homeowners should install. These products will help keep your crawl space dry during heavy rains when properly installed to work together. Homes near lakes, rivers, streams, or in flood plains will also benefit from…

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Essential Guide to Crawl Space Waterproofing

The Essential Guide to Crawl Space Waterproofing is what every homeowner needs to know about correcting and preventing crawl space flooding. If you have standing water in your crawl space after heavy rains, you should read this information. It will help you determine the best solutions for crawl space waterproofing and water management. Waterproofing Guide…

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Installing Crawl Space French Drain Tips

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Do you need crawl space french drain installation tips because your crawl space floods after heavy rains or there is a body of water close to your home? What I will be sharing today are guidelines for properly installing a waterproofing system in your crawl space. Install the Drain Pipe Around the Entire Crawl Space…

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