What is That?! – Sewer Backup Prevention
What is That?! It’s a double whammy — an Overhead Sewer System AND an Exterior Vault. Otherwise known as a Sewer Backup Prevention System! The sewer lines in our homes move used water from our tubs, washing machines, dishwashers, toilets, and sinks away from our home. When a line gets backed up, water builds up […]
Cost for Fixing a Crack
Nearly every home “settles” into place in one way or another after it’s built. This can show up in tiny, hairline cracks along some interior walls. You might even hear your home creaking in the night. These are normal occurrences and not cause for concern. Unless the cracks in the walls continue to grow. That […]
After The Flood: Now What?
What do you do after there is a flood? The helpful document below gives you some insight into potential issues your home can face.
How Weather Affects Concrete
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 […]
Hear it From Lou: Sewer Backup Prevention
SPONSORED CONTENT Modern plumbing is amazing! But it can also cause big problems. By Lou Manfredini You probably don’t think about the plumbing in your home, you just want it to work. Did you know that Perma Seal offers plumbing services by licensed plumbers? Whether you need a new water heater, toilet or faucet installed, […]
Why Fix the Issue Now?
We know undertaking a major home repair isn’t an easy decision. Sometimes, you may be tempted to put off a foundation repair, basement or crawl space water leak, or broken concrete because they tend to worsen very slowly or leak only when it rains. For foundation issues, symptoms sometimes take several years for a crack […]
Sinking Concrete at Your New Home? It Could Be Poorly Compacted Soil
A new house in a new neighborhood can be exciting. It can feel like the possibilities are endless. Even better, new homes usually come free of problems… for a time. When builders construct new homes, they disrupt the natural soils, digging into them to assemble the foundation and shifting the earth to create a flat […]
What is That? – Downspout Extension
What is That?! It’s an Underground Downspout Extension. When you have water building up in your lawn, it points to a yard drainage problem which generally means the water on your property is not draining away quickly enough after it rains or when the snow melts. Excess rain water in your garden or landscaped area […]
Hear it From Lou: Concrete Raising & Leveling
SPONSORED CONTENTBy Lou Manfredini In my early career in construction I spent one summer as a concrete finisher. I worked on a crew pouring and finishing concrete at the old U.S. Post Office in downtown Chicago. It was really hard work, but I learned a lot from some very seasoned professionals. The one thing one […]
5 Projects to Consider During the Month of May
National Home Improvement Month Projects, Lou ManfrediniSponsored content Work on your curb appeal. We’ve made it through Mother’s Day and now you can fairly safely plant flowers in the front of your home. Consider adding them to your flower beds, free-standing containers and perhaps flower boxes mounted to the front or your home? Make sure […]