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Basement Waterproofing – VaporWall Barrier Installation

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Given the wet northwest environment we live in, waterproofing your basement is essential to protecting your home from water damage. For unfinished basements, our VaporLoc Wall Barrier prevents moisture, mold growth, and is backed by a 25-year warranty.  […]

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How to Winterize Your Basement or Crawl Space

Wintertime means cold temperatures, and in many places, snow and ice. No matter where you live, it’s important to protect your home against winter weather. Winterizing basement and crawl space areas can reduce energy costs and protect against damaging and potentially costly problems, including water damage. The good news is winterizing your basement or crawl space doesn’t […]

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Three Radon Mitigation Techniques

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National Radon Defense utilizes the most advanced methods in the industry to reduce radon levels as low as possible for our customers. This video demonstrates what those strategies are and how they work.  […]

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Why Your Basement Walls Leak

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What causes water to leak into a basement? It’s easy to blame a wet basement on mistakes made during a home’s construction process, but that’s rarely the case.  Instead, you should blame the inherent nature of your basement: the materials that are used and the way that it is situated below ground: In other words, […]

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Cold floors? It Might Be a Problem With Your Crawl Space

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Is the floor or room over your crawl space colder than the rest of the house? This is a common problem in homes built over a dirt crawl space or with a basement that’s unheated and not insulated. If you’ve been researching how to make the floors over your crawl space, or basement warmer, then […]

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How Water Damage Affects Your Foundation

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The constant rain the Pacific Northwest gives us luscious forests and beautiful greenery, but the rain can also be a slight headache for homeowners.Along with the potential of mold growing in your basement or crawl space, water damage could also affect your foundation.Water can be especially hard on foundations because, being entirely or partially buried […]

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Why Your Basement Floor is Cracked

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Cracks in the basement floor can be a cause of panic for homeowners. The good news is most basement floor cracks are normal and don’t need to be repaired. The basement floor doesn’t support the weight of the home, so cracks in the floor won’t affect the home’s structural integrity. However, some cracks in the […]

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How to Protect Your Home from a Flood

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With the frequent rainfall in the Pacific Northwest, it’s crucial to prepare your home for a potential flood to avoid water damage that can lead to additional problems. Check Around Your Home for Potential Water Intrusion Areas Water can find its way into your basement or crawl space in multiple ways, such as: Recognize the […]

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