Posts Tagged ‘standing water’
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…
Read MoreBest 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.…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreCrawl Space Floor is Lower than Outside Ground Level
We got a question from Ryan in Crest Hill, Illinois, and apparently, he has a crawl space where the floor of the crawl space is below the grade of the outside. The outside dirt is higher, and the crawl space dirt is lower. He was wanting to know, does he need a sump pump? Water…
Read MoreEssential 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…
Read MoreBest Sump Pump for Basement Waterproofing
Many homeowners with flooded basements want to install the best products with the most value. We at Crawl Space Ninja are no different. We have used many different sump pumps over the years from the least to most expensive. In this article, we will go over some features that make a great sump pump. Best…
Read MoreCrawl Space Waterproofing Tips
In this video, Michael explains why your crawlspace is wet and flooding. Seepage in the foundation can cause a wet crawl space or basement. Whether you choose interior waterproofing or exterior waterproofing and foundation repair, make sure you choose a permanent solution that fits your budget.
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