How Can a Catch Basin Prevent Basement Flooding?
Keeping your basement dry should always be one of your priorities as a homeowner. Neglecting your basement can lead to serious damage to your home as well as costly repairs….
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Foundation Maintenance: Best Practices
Foundation repairs are one of the costliest types of repair work that can be done to a home, so you should make it a point to keep up with foundation…
Foundation Settling: When to Call in a Foundation Specialist
Foundation settling happens within the first three years after the house is built, as the foundations “relax” on the surrounding soil. In most cases, you will find some minor cracks…
Why Do Concrete Slabs Sink?
You expect your basement floor to be smooth, even and stable. In other words, reliable. But what happens if your basement floor ends up crooked and in turn, unsafe?
How Does Concrete Leveling Work?
Concrete leveling, also known as mudjacking or slab jacking (these terms will be used interchangeably throughout this article) in the foundation piering industry, is a pretty straightforward process that has…
4 Ways To Prevent Soil Erosion and Protect Your Foundation
At first glance, soil erosion on your property may seem harmless. However, what some homeowners don’t realize is that it can actually threaten their homes, especially the foundation. If left…
Inspecting Windows After a Summer Storm
As a homeowner, you can prevent significant damage to your home if you know how to detect early signs of problems. Stratum Structural Systems, the area’s trusted basement waterproofing and…
Organizing Your Home Renovation Project
Home renovation is a complex and difficult process, but it can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience too. The key to having a positive experience with your remodeling project is…
Why Do Window Wells Flood?
Basement windows encounter a particularly unique set of challenges when the rainy season comes. Most of these openings are at ground level, making them more prone to water entering through…
Ways to Waterproof Your Basement
Setting up an office or a bedroom in your basement is a great way to maximize space in an increasingly cramped home, but basement-level living spaces have certain drawbacks. For…
