Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Repair in WA

Drywall in Basements: Bad Idea

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:32:10 -0500

Trim your utility bills

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:35:14 -0500

How much do you spend in utilities per year?
How much could you save with a few energy efficient improvements?
Which improvements are the most cost effective?

These are all the answers you can get with a home energy audit, according to this Seattle Times article.

According to this article "homeowners may be surprised by the amount of air misdirected through leaky ducts, poorly insulated attics, or noninsulated light switches and electrical outlets."

Independent contractors usually perform energy audits for a fee, but the article suggests a few ways to assess your home's energy efficiency.

In addition, I recently found this nice Web Based DIY Home Energy Audit Tool, that actually gives you great suggestions and ball park figures for current expenses and possible savings you can get with simple home improvements.

According to the U.S Department of Energy, among all the significant energy efficient improvements you can make in your home, controlling moisture in your crawl space or basement are two of the most cost-effective. There are a ton of studies on the benefits of both crawl space encapsulation.

With that in mind, please consider contacting us for a free estimate to waterproof you basement or condition your crawl space.

Make room for your holiday guests!

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:03:10 -0500

Washington Home and Garden Magazine reminds us that it is time to get ready for the holidays and to host the people we love by providing them with comfortable, cozy guest rooms. The article has excellent tips on how to make sure your guests have the best time possible.

However, not everyone has a room to spare and transform into a guest room.

If you have an unfinished basement, in a matter of days you can turn it into a room your guests will love. All you need is proper waterproofing to make sure it is dry and suitable for finishing, and the proper basement finishing products.

Our patented, award-winning drainage system can be installed in a matter of days, complete with the most reliable sump pump system available today, guaranteed to keep your basement dry all the time.
You can then finish your basement with Total Basement Finishing wall, floor and ceiling systems that can be quickly installed with no mess.

You will have a dream guest room for about 50% less than the cost of building an addition, and have it all done in time for the holidays.
Contact us for a free estimate and let us show you the options you have to create a dry, safe and healthy environment in your basement, suitable for finishing.