basement health
Five Signs You Need Crawl Space Repair
Don’t Ignore Your Crawl Space Crawl spaces are often overlooked but crucial to your home’s structural integrity and overall health. Crawl spaces, like basements, must also be kept dry, insulated, and damage-free to prevent more significant issues from affecting your home. Ignoring problems in your crawl space can lead to moisture damage, weakened foundations, and even…
10 Waterproofing Tips for Your Basement Before You Finish It
Waterproofing your basement before finishing it is essential to prevent moisture issues and ensure a comfortable, long-lasting space. It also ultimately saves you money and headaches down the road, knowing that you have fully prepped the space and won’t have future water issues. In this article, we’ll discuss 10 valuable tips to help you effectively…
What are the Signs of a Sinking Foundation?
Your basement and foundation walls are crucial support structures for your home, providing a sturdy base. However, when these walls start to bow, crack, shift, or sink, it poses a significant risk to the property’s structural integrity. Ideally, the basement and foundation walls are engineered to withstand the weight of the structure above. Yet, factors…
What is basement waterproofing and how do I know if I need it?
In the Pittsburgh area, many homes have basements that are often utilized for additional space or the creation of extra rooms. However, the region’s frequent rainfall can elevate the water table beneath the ground, exerting pressure against your foundation. This pressure can lead to water leaks seeping through cracks in your floor and foundation walls,…
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…