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Block Basements: My Pick

There is no perfect foundation, older homes and stone foundations had their good and bad points and they were the...

In part five we got the block foundation walls cleaned, covered in a waterproof coating and reset the drainage tiles,...

Last week we listed off the procedures that are needed to properly prepare a site for excavation around a block...

This week we look at what should happen when it comes time to dig up a basement and correct the...

This is the third in my series on block foundations and we now look at the numerous kinds of materials,...

The number one issue with a block basement is moisture; blocks are not waterproof…period. Water will penetrate any mortar crack,...

With well over 40 plus years of building, renovation and building assessment experience block basements are continuing reminder that they...

It seems that natural disasters and extremes in our climate are becoming more predominant every year. I get the question...

Just a few interesting dates and facts about the history of building including plumbing, electrical and wooden structures . ....

A musty smelling basement is often a sign of excess humidity in your home. The first thing a homeowner should...

Operational savings are but one part of understanding the dynamics of looking at your home as a “whole house” system,...

Window manufacturers advertised energy savings often make me chuckle. I have seen manufacturer’s claims of up to 50% savings in...