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Is Efflorescence Dangerous?

Every year, more and more homeowners across the country are waterproofing their homes because they understand the risks of having a humid basement. Things that were simple annoyances, such as humidity and mold, are now better understood to be health risks.  Because efflorescence also occurs due to water, you might be wondering if it’s just […]

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Can Efflorescence Be Prevented?

Understanding how efflorescence comes to be is the best prevention tool. While it can’t always be stopped, knowing what goes into creating cement can give you an edge when it’s time to mix cement or alter your basement.   When It Can Be Prevented  For any home projects that involve pouring cement, speak to the stonemason […]

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What Are the Two Ways in Which Efflorescence Occurs?

While efflorescence on concrete is an issue that can be fixed, it’s a lot easier to preserve and prevent when it comes to these issues. If you learn to understand how efflorescence comes to be, it’ll be much easier to do something about it.  Whether or not efflorescence can be dealt with or prevented depends […]

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Should I Re-Waterproof My Crawl Space?

We feel that it is important to waterproof your crawl space no matter what state your home is in, after all, it is one of the most exposed parts of your home. However, it is most important that you waterproof your crawl space after large repairs.  Avoid DIY!  Whenever you decide to waterproof and encapsulate […]

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What Damage Can Loose Crawl Space Doors Cause?

Loose crawl space doors or ill-fitting crawl space vents can cause a huge amount of damage to your crawl space and, of course, your property as a whole. This may seem surprising, but you must remember that your crawl space is still a part of your home as a whole.  Crawl Space Damage  Loose crawl […]

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Why Is My Crawl Space Always Wet?

If your crawl space has already been waterproofed and encapsulated, there should be no reason why it is consistently damp or wet. The most likely causes of this are damage to your property’s structure or a loose or damaged crawl space door or vent cover.  Structural Damage  If water is making it past your property’s […]

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Fargo, ND

1330 41st St. N
Fargo, ND 58102

Minneapolis, MN

6265 Carmen Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Rush City, MN

1325 S Frandsen Ave
Rush City, MN 55069