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What is Efflorescence?

A good way to tell if you have a moisture problem is to check for stains on your Bismarck home’s basement wall. Efflorescence shows up in concrete as a white stain, almost as if the wall was spray-painted. Efflorescence sometimes gets confused for mold, but it’s far from it. Mold is a harmful microorganism while […]

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Are Interior Drains Better Than Exterior Drains?

When it comes to foundation waterproofing in a city like Bismarck, ND, perimeter drainage is a must. The soil of the region is capable of retaining water incredibly well, meaning that there needs to be a way to drain all that groundwater before it causes damage. There are two types of perimeter drainage systems you […]

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How Does a Basement Get Wet?

The reason you should consider multiple waterproofing solutions for your Bismarck home’s basement is because there are multiple ways in which it can get wet. A basement often has a washing machine, water heater, and pipes for your home’s plumbing system. When some of these items malfunction, there’s always a chance for them to leak […]

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Should I Sister a Floor Joist?

When your floor is sagging, the problem can lie in a failing floor joist. One common recommendation among DIYers is that if the floor joist is damaged, sistering can help. Sistering a floor joist refers to attaching a new, healthy wooden board to the failing one in order to stabilize it. While this may work […]

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What Are the Signs of Foundation Damage?

The damage that befalls a Bismarck home with a damaged foundation comes slowly. Most of the problem signs go by undetected for a long time and when they are spotted, they are attributed to something other than foundation problems. For example, when a foundation is failing and the house shifts to the side, the window […]

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Why Do I Need a Dehumidifier If I Already Have a Vapor Barrier?

Fully waterproofing your Bismarck home’s basement if you already have other waterproofing solutions might seem a bit absurd. However, every waterproofing solution offered by professionals serves a very specific purpose, even if some of those solutions seem to overlap. Dehumidifiers and vapor barriers are two of those solutions that seem to tackle the same exact […]

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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