How Salt and Sand Can Lead to Concrete Issues
Whether it’s a cracking driveway, pitting concrete sidewalks, or a crumbling stoop, what you put on your concrete during the winter can have a major impact. There are many factors that can play into the concrete around a home falling into disrepair. One primary reason is the soil under the concrete. But, what you put […]
Four Questions to Ask a Contractor BEFORE They Start Work On Your Home
We’ve all had bad experiences with home-repair contractors at one time or another. They cancel appointments or show up late. They don’t clean up after the job is done. Maybe they spring an unexpected charge on you, forcing you to pay more than the estimate. Regardless of the situation, once a contractor has started work, […]
Do you have Sagging Floors above your Crawl Space?
A gap between the floor and the baseboard, uneven tilting floors, or a bounce as someone walks across the room – these are signs of sagging or sloping floors in a home. Unfortunately, sagging or sloping floors are an issue that most often gets worse overtime. It can be a sign of foundation issues within […]
5 Reasons You Need Your Crawl Space Inspected ASAP
Make no mistake, if you’re experiencing an issue with your home’s crawlspace, that means you have a problem with the foundation your home is built on. Unfortunately, homeowners wait an average of 5 years (or longer!) to get their foundation inspected. But, the longer you wait, the more expensive the fix will likely become. Here […]
PolyLevel vs. Mudjacking
Why Mudjacking Isn’t the Best Fix for Sunken Concrete Let’s be honest, uneven concrete is unsightly, lowers your property value, and it’s downright dangerous as a trip hazard. Whether it’s your sinking driveway, sidewalk, patio, or pool deck – it needs to be fixed and fixed right. But what’s the best way to fix your […]
Saving Money on Major Home Repairs
It’s time for a necessary home repair. Problems such as foundation issues, sinking concrete, sump pump failures—you name it!—can sneak up on us. Heck, even if you’ve known for a while that an expense was coming, why pay more than you have to? The best thing you can do is be informed. Fix It Early […]
Bowing Walls are a Big Deal
Are my foundation walls bowing? Bowing walls are a big problem for homes in the Chicagoland area and a big question Perma-Seal gets asked about from homeowners. Bowing walls show that the home’s foundation has inward movement – meaning it’s becoming less stable over time. The soil on the outside of the home causes the […]
How to Spot a Bad Contractor
Agreeing to let a someone repair or improve your home takes a big leap of faith. After all, this is your home we’re talking about. More than just a roof over your head, it’s where you and your family spend a large part of your lives together, from first steps to first proms. Plus, your […]
Summer Weather Impacts
In the summer months, a lot can happen to the concrete in and around our homes. And with more people out and about, concrete issues might feel more noticeable – and more annoying. From a sunken sidewalk slab to a cracked concrete driveway, the climate of the region has a direct impact on the soil […]
4 Reasons the PermaDry is the Best Dehumidifier for Your Home
Your basement or crawl space may seem like a small part of your home, but they have a big impact on your whole house. So if you have high humidity, musty odors and mold growth downstairs, it affects the health and comfort of your upstairs environment, too. Perma-Seal’s PermaDry Dehumidifier™ dries and filters the air […]