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Wet Basement – bigger problems will surface The houses that are 10 to 15 years old sometimes may develop basement leaks. Fixing cracks is an easy job but once the water starts seeping through the concrete the house owners are going to face …
Acoustic Insulation – no sound, sounds good Noise levels and sound in homes may not be completely done away with but there are definitely ways of reducing the extent to which noise is heard. Acoustical insulation products reduce the flow of sound and …
AIR SEALING Seal air leaks and save energy! What Is Air Sealing? Ventilation is fresh air that enters a house in a controlled manner to exhaust excess moisture and reduce odors and stuffiness. Air leakage, or infiltration, is outside air that enters a …
Water in Basement – wet below means trouble A flood in the area can cause a great deal of water in basement. This can turn out into a bad situation, as the water has no place to go and cannot dry up easily. The …
Air Sealing Checklist – step-by-step to seal your home Before Drywall air sealing checklist Seal bottom plate of exterior walls with caulk or gasket; seal inside edge with caulk after walls are up. Seal band joist with caulk, spray foam, or gasketing between top plate and …
Dry Basement A dry basement is not necessarily one that is not flooded. Leakages and water seepage may cause wet basements too. A dry basement is one that is completely rid of moisture or water that can come in through walls, floors or …
Expanding Foam Insulation – a little goes a lot of places Foam is a substance that is formed by trapping many gas bubbles in a liquid or solid. Some commonly know foams are polyurethane foam and Styrofoam. The low density of these foams made …