A concrete sealer is a protective barrier that gives longevity to concrete and makes cleaning easy. If your concrete is new, you’ll need to let it cure; wait at least one month before applying sealer. Before you apply it, check the weather. The sealer needs to be applied in dry conditions because it won’t adhere…
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Water seeping through basement concrete floors can leave your home susceptible to big problems. This can affect the structural integrity of your Royal Oak home and be a catalyst for unhealthy mold and mildew growth. With constant exposure to moisture, a small crack in a concrete wall over time can morph into a big problem,…
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As a Royal Oak homeowner, not much is scarier than hearing you have a water issue. The first thing that comes to mind is the foundation. When you discover a water drainage issue, don’t go to the dark side just yet. The good news is there are a number of ways you can lower the…
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Part 2 at our Berkley Basement Waterproofing articles. Ever look out your window to joke that you acquired lakefront property without paying for it? The serious side is that you actually have a water drainage issue around your structure. While it can start out as a minor problem, drainage issues will lead to bigger problems…
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No Royal Oak homeowner wants to find water in their basement. One of the most common problems in Royal Oak homes with basements is water seeping inside and pooling. There are several factors that cause basement wetting. Typically, wet basements occur during the winter months or after heavy rains. If left unchecked, basement moisture can…
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My Basement is Flooding You don’t want to go down to your basement and see it flooded. Many people store their extra furniture, holiday décor, family mementos, and much more in the lower level of their home. So, finding these things in standing water is devastating. Many Royal Oak basements have a finished as family…
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Repair Basement Leak Is it worth it to waterproof your Royal Oak basement? Can you earn a return on your Royal Oak home investment is an important question with many home improvement projects and repairs. You want to get the best bang for your buck. Home improvements don’t come cheap. So the question is waterproofing…
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If your dry Royal Oak basement smells musty is a sure sign that something is amiss. Even if the mold is invisible to the naked eye and the concrete appears to be dry, you can still have enough mold growth on your basement wall, crawl space or on your slab to create a serious odor…
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