Living in the Midwest means bitter and often wet winters. To keep your basement dry, you should schedule an appointment for waterproofing by a professional. But now that winter is here, do you have to wait until spring to schedule an appointment?
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A flooded basement is more than just a giant headache; they’re a safety and health hazard. When your basement floods, you have more than just water to contend with—there may be sewer backup and debris like building materials. These can cause injury and illness if not handled properly.
Each year when the temperature drops, homeowners experience frozen pipes that crack or burst and cause flooding that can damage walls, floors, and furniture. To prevent this emergency, take the time to winterize the pipes in your home.
Your sump pump is an essential part of your basement waterproofing system. Do you have a backup battery for it when the power goes out, or the central system fails?
Now that it’s getting colder and energy costs are expected to rise, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep those bills down. Put Your Ceiling Fans On “Winter Mode” Most fans on the market have what’s known as “winter mode” that allows it to turn clockwise in the winter months. When the fan […]
Fall is here, which means winter is just a few months away. If you haven’t already, now is the time to start preparing your crawl space for the cold. Doing so will help prevent frozen and burst pipes and high energy bills.
The goal of good drainage in your yard is to keep water away from your home and other spaces. This essential system is sometimes overlooked in landscape design, which can cause many problems, from a damaged foundation to your landscaping, like root rots and other plant problems. When you have effective yard drainage, it:
The stack effect refers to how the air in your house moves. Warm naturally rises in a home, as it’s less dense than cold air. This warmer air travels from the lower levels up through the living area and exiting through the attic. This stack effect significantly impacts the air quality in your home, as […]
From a comfortable living space to a place for storage and laundry, your basement is a versatile area that needs your attention. While basements are generally safe places to be, steps should be taken to keep them safe for the home’s occupants. Just because it’s out of sight doesn’t mean it should be out of […]
Do you wrinkle your nose at the musty smell every time you go down into your basement? Do you dread to think of the day you’ll find a puddle of water where it’s not supposed to be? If so, it’s time to contact the professionals at Missouri Basement to get your basement waterproofed. Here’s what […]