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How Can I Improve My Yard Drainage?

Due to the type of soil found in Fargo, ND, you need more than just foundation waterproofing solutions if you want to protect your home. If too much groundwater accumulates around your foundation, then you could have problems with basement wall bowing, humidity, and flooding in the future. Because you want to avoid water accumulating […]

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What is AquaStop FreezeGuard™?

Fargo, ND, experiences extremely harsh weather due to its location. Far away from any mountains or oceans, the winters in the region are harsh and long. Winter is a terrible season for homes because of all the damage caused by the snow and ice. One problematic outcome of this bitter weather is the freezing of […]

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Which Basement Waterproofing Solution Should I Have Installed?

No basement is completely waterproof until all possible bases are covered. There should be multiple ways in which water can be drained out since water can seep into a basement in different ways. There also should be different ways to stop humidity and water vapor. All in all, your basement will look and function radically […]

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Do I Have to Replace My Slab Foundation?

Slab foundations are capable of settling just as much as basement or crawl space foundations. Slab foundation settling arguably is worse than other kinds of settling because there is nothing protecting the ground floor from leaks and flooding. Most slab foundations are only four inches thick, and many are not reinforced with rebar. Without any […]

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Why is My Floor Uneven?

An uneven floor is a big indicator that something is wrong in your Fargo home’s foundation. It either indicates that the foundation is settling or that there is something wrong with the floor’s support system. When a foundation is settling the house starts to shift to the side. Because the whole house is sinking, the […]

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Can I Use Waterproof Paint and a Vapor Barrier at the Same Time?

Concrete is porous, meaning that both water and water vapor are capable of permeating through. If your dehumidifier is taking in an uncommonly high amount of water daily, then it means that your Fargo basement will never be dry unless you install a vapor barrier. Vapor barriers are applied to basement walls and are meant […]

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1330 41st St. N
Fargo, ND 58102

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6265 Carmen Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

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Rush City, MN 55069