Are You Thinking of Setting Up A Laundry Area in the Basement? Learn More
While it’s possible to create a laundry area in the basement of your home, the risk of leaks, clogging, and humidity remains high.
Eight Steps and Fixes to Make Before Finishing a Basement Learn More
Before you finish a basement, talk with a contractor about the waterproofing measures or repairs needed to keep your work safe.
Is Your Home Ready for the Winter Weather? Learn More
Discover simple but effective ways of preparing your Fargo, ND, home for the cooler and damper conditions of autumn and winter.
Gutter and Drainage Calculations for Minnesota and the Dakotas Learn More
Gutters and downspouts are the keys to routing water off your roof and away from the foundation. That’s critical to protect your foundation. See our detailed calculations.
What Happens After a Snowmelt in Minnesota and North Dakota? Learn More
Heavy snow can damage your roof and the resulting snowmelt can flood your basement or crawl space. Here’s how to prepare and protect your home.
6 Reasons Your Basement is Damp in the Summer Learn More
6 Reasons Your Basement is Damp in the Summer As the summer heat rises, so too can the level of dampness in your basement. Understanding the reasons behind this seasonal occurrence is the first step in maintaining a dry and comfortable living environment. While the region doesn’t receive excessive rainfall during the summer— only around […]
Should Basement Air Vents Be Open or Closed? Learn More
This is a question we get all the time: “Can I open my basement vents in the summer?” Our answer (always): No. Why? Well, that’s what this article is all about. We’re Innovative Basement Authority, and our specialty is helping homeowners just like you protect your greatest asset: your home. How do we do that? […]
Want to Avert Sump Pump Failure? Maintain Yours Regularly Learn More
As rainfall picks up during spring and summer months, the last thing you need is a defective basement sump pump. Some homeowners in Fargo, ND, have been unfortunate enough to experience flooding. And it’s not because they didn’t have sump pumps. It’s because their devices were either defective or poorly maintained. Torrential rains can fall […]
Waterproofing During the Construction of a New Home Learn More
Building your own home takes a lot of forethought and patience. You’ll want to invest in your home’s future just as readily as you would in your home’s initial construction. That’s where mid-construction waterproofing can come in handy. When you have a local contracting team waterproof your foundation or basement during their construction, you’re preserving […]
What Does Your Budget for Basement Waterproofing Look Like in 2020? Learn More
A wet or leaky basement is a nightmare for many people. Not only does it encourage mold growth, but it will also reduce the value of your home. Waterproofing is your best bet against cold, damp, and musty basements. As a homeowner, it is crucial that you invest in basement waterproofing to prevent such moisture […]
The Inspector’s Basement Waterproofing Checklist Learn More
Trying to figure out whether or not your basement is suffering from a crack or leak can be stressful. After all, the untrained eye has a difficult enough time determining what the symptoms of basement problems are. Trying to tell the difference between a crack and a leak, not to mention a basement crack and […]
Everything You Need to Know About Damp Basements | Issues & Locations Learn More
Damp basements bring a lot of complications. Failing to maintain your basement can lead to allergies, severe accidents, and even radiation poisoning.
