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All About Gutter Ice Dams
If you're like most people who live in the north and northeast of the United States, you're looking forward to green grass, budding trees, and birds chirping in the morning once we thaw out from winter; but, as warmer temperatures bloom, melting snow and ice tend to be on the horizon, as well. When the weather changes and temperatures rise, be on the lookout for gutter ice dams. Gutter ice dams form when precipitation freezes...
Environmental Effects on Your Foundation
Have you ever wondered what causes foundation damage? If you are concerned you have foundation issues or want peace of mind before winter comes to ensure that you don’t have foundation issues, contact us! Freezing and Thawing A common issue that causes cracks in the foundation is the freezing and thawing of water in the soil around your home. Concrete foundation is a porous material and when water or snow freezes in the pores of...
Our Updated Safety Precautions
Our goal is to offer the best quality waterproofing and structural repair services at a reasonable cost, while always putting our customers first. Advanced Basement Solutions has always been and continues to be committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all our employees and customers. In addition to our normal safety precautions, we have developed a plan of action in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you plan to have Advanced Basement Solutions...
What Does it Mean to be a Basement Health Certified Specialist?
You may wonder what working with a Certified Waterproofing and Structural Repair Specialist means to you as a homeowner. Advanced Basement Solutions is 1 of 5 Basement Health businesses certified in PA, as recognized by the national Basement Health Association. While many factors go into becoming certified, Advanced Basement Solutions also has the honor of being distinguished with the 2019 STAR Award. To become certified, members of the national Basement Health Association must meet the...
Advanced Basement Solutions and COVID-19
To our valued customers, colleagues, and friends, With the coronavirus (COVID-19) changing almost everything about our daily lives, we wanted to write and assure you that we are still able to serve and meet your waterproofing and structural needs as we have for over 17 years. We are taking all necessary actions to ensure the safety of our customers and staff by adhering to the PA government mandated shutdown. However, we are working remotely to...
How to Raise a Sinking Foundation with Push Piers
The foundation is the most important part of your house. So when you notice that it's sinking, immediate action is needed to prevent further and more costly damage! Before we dive into solutions, let's first discuss some of the common causes of a sinking foundation. More times than not, improper construction or unstable soil are to blame. No matter the cause, a solution is necessary and in this blog post, we discuss how push piers...
Why Do You Need a Battery-Operated Sump Pump?
It’s a dark and stormy night...Yes, that’s how most horror stories start out and yes, that’s how many basements become flooded, too! A flooded basement is a scary thought and for some, it’s a scary reality especially when the electric sump pump stops working and becomes as useful as a light bulb in a power outage. But, before we dive into the reasons you should have a battery-operated, back-up sump pump, let’s start from the...
Concrete is Porous: Here’s What that Means for your Basement
Have you ever been in a basement and noticed an underlying musty smell and felt a bit of humidity? You were smelling and feeling that because of the moisture that made its way into the concrete that makes up the foundation of the house. But, before we get into how to avoid a damp basement, let’s talk about how this happens in the first place. Let’s start from the top and talk about the concrete...
Advanced Basement Solutions Becomes Basement Health Association Pro
Advanced Basement Solutions Becomes Basement Health Association Pro Recent Certifications and Awards Set Advanced Basement Solutions Apart from Competition. West Newton, PA, January 12, 2017 - Advanced Basement Solutions (ABS) is a family-owned business in the Pittsburgh area specializing in basement waterproofing and structural repairs. It recently added several accomplishments to its resume. As a member of the Basement Health Association (BHA), ABS has advanced its status to BHA Pro by becoming: - A Certified...