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True Waterproofing

ohbasementwaterproofer — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:19:54 +0000

Waterproofing is the method of absolutely preventing water from entering a basement or crawlspace, and must be done from the exterior of the structure. Interior drainage systems should not be confused with waterproofing. Sealing a wall on the inside alone traps water within the wall and actually speeds up the deterioration of the wall. Exterior waterproofing entails digging to the footer, replacing footer drain tiles and applying a waterproof seal on the foundation. The important difference is in the materials used to waterproof the walls. Many companies are using the same sealant that was being used twenty years ago… tar. Applying tar is not waterproofing, it is damp proofing. Tar cannot expand and bridge future cracking. Very quickly tar loses its elasticity and cracks. With the seal compromised, the whole process of dampness leading to water penetration and structural deterioration begins anew. Waterproofing must also be accompanied by proper pressure relief foundation drainage or it is destined to fail, and not all foundation drainage systems are equal, especially interior systems. Give us a call and we can explain the differences in the systems available today and leave you with a clear understanding of what is best for you.

For more information on why exterior waterproofing is the only solution, please visit www.keepyourhomedry.com/. We proudly serve Dalton, OH and the following Northeastern Ohio Counties: Ashland, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Mahoning, Medina, Monroe, Noble, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne.

Barrier Waterproofing Systems, 2615 Moser Road, Dalton, OH 44618.
www.KeepYourHomeDry.com
Info@KeepYourHomeDry.com
Telephone: 330.465.9303

Real Waterproofing to Keep Your Home Dry

ohbasementwaterproofer — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:08:20 +0000

The key to properly and permanently waterproofing your basement lies in understanding the cause of the problem.

Wet basements, crawlspaces and damp spots on your basement walls and floors can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Water leaking into your basement is silently undermining the structural integrity of your home, creating health risks from mold, mildew and high humidity, and drastically lowering the resale value of your home.

There are two kinds of waterproofing, real and pretend. The real method cures the problem at its source; pretend waterproofing only treats the symptoms.

Barrier Waterproofing Systems is an Ohio Basement waterproofing contractor who has a direct advantage over most of our competition. We are home builders. We have owned and operated a residential home building and remodeling company in Northeast Ohio for over 30 years. Understanding and knowing how the components of a home go together is necessary and critical to being able to pinpoint the cause of a leaky basement or crawlspace and to determine the best way to permanently and thoroughly fix it. One size fits all concepts do not work with basement waterproofing.

Using innovative technology and common sense, we are the only waterproofing contractor in Northeast and East Central Ohio that offers a 20 year, 100% non-prorated guarantee on a system that is applied to the outside of basement walls.

Don’t be fooled by other companies’ lifetime guarantees. Read the fine print, you’ll see what they don’t cover. Most of them aren’t worth much or anything really and are written to protect themselves, and not you the homeowner.

We proudly serve Dalton, OH and the following Northeastern Ohio Counties: Ashland, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Mahoning, Medina, Monroe, Noble, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne.

Barrier Waterproofing Systems, 2615 Moser Road, Dalton, OH 44618.
www.KeepYourHomeDry.com
Info@KeepYourHomeDry.com
Telephone: 330.465.9303

A foundation leak is no small matter!

ohbasementwaterproofer — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:44:52 +0000

In fact, a leaking foundation can silently destroy your home, facilitate health risks, and lead to poor resale value…or even worse, no resale at all. Barrier Waterproofing Systems is your local Northeastern Ohio waterproofing company. We’ve been satisfying customers’ construction and remodeling needs in Northeast Ohio for many years and found we needed a better way to waterproof. The exclusive “Barrier Dual Drainage System” installed at a structure provides a 100% non-prorated Guarantee that water will not penetrate those foundation walls in any area where the system has been installed. If the walls are wet or “discolored” due to moisture you should be extremely concerned. A foundation wall is like a sponge and it will hold moisture. This can lead to BIGGER PROBLEMS! STRUCTURAL DECAY, HEALTH RISKS, AND POOR RESALE VALUE. Building materials and water don’t mix and MOLD begins growing within 24 to 36 hours of a water leak. We aren’t “professional salespeople” and we don’t play those games. We are simply hard working contractors and waterproofing professionals and will inspect your problem, show you what we do, and render our opinion. After all it’s your home and your decision, not ours. Contact us today at info@keepyourhomedry.com or visit our website at www.keepyourhomedry.com.