What is That?! – WaterGuard
What is that?! It’s our WaterGuard® Basement Drainage System! This product is part of an interior basement waterproofing system, designed to permanently eliminate basement water issues. When homeowners experience a wet basement or repeated seepage of water, especially during rain storms, they might look to a conventional French Drain that is installed outside of the […]
Your Crawl Space Can Be a Lot Better
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou ManfrediniSponsored content Your Crawl Space can be a lot better. Several years ago we took our House Smarts TV cameras and did a story on Crawl Space Encapsulation. Here is the link: Click Here. It is obvious people are interested in the topic as over half a million […]
What is That?! – Crawl Space Liner
What is that white and blue plastic sheet?! It’s Crawl Space Encapsulation liner!! Many crawl spaces go unfinished, ugly, and neglected, but that space is so much more valuable than you think! More than 50% of the air you and your family breathe in the home originates from the crawl space. When crawl spaces get […]
Hear it From Lou: Why Winter Is the Best Time for Waterproofing
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou ManfrediniSponsored content That leaky basement you had in the spring and summer is still leaky even though it’s winter. If you live in Chicagoland there is a good chance you have a basement or crawlspace and if it has leaks you really shouldn’t ignore the issue. I get […]
Hear it From Lou: Basement Defender
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou Manfredini Sponsored content How much are you willing to pay for peace of mind? I think the answer to this question is different for everyone. For me, if I can get a good night’s sleep with little or no worries that’s worth a lot. For years you have […]
What is That?! – Wall Anchor Plate
If you’ve ever walked into a basement and noticed a large steel plate bolted to the foundation wall, you’ve probably wondered what it was doing there. That steel plate is called a foundation wall anchor plate, and it’s one of the most effective structural repair systems used to stabilize bowed or leaning foundation walls. While […]
Hear It From Lou: Crawl Space Encapsulation
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou Manfredini Sponsored content This time of year, we start to think about being more comfortable in our homes. The cold weather tends to reveal all the places the drafts are coming in. If you live in a home with a crawlspace, some of that cold air may be […]
Hear It From Lou: Structural Signs
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou Manfredini Sponsored content I hear it all the time; “My interior door won’t stay open”. “There’s a crack above a window or in the ceiling that I keep patching and it keeps opening”. Sometimes these are easy fixes, better wall spackle and technique. Other times it can be […]
Perma-Seal Customer Corner: Crawl Space Encapsulation
Are your floors feeling a little cold? It might be your untreated crawl space! Up to 50% of the air in your home can come from below grade. Having a treated crawl space will help reduce that cost of your energy bill… and eventually pay for itself! Perma-Seal can insulate & encapsulate your crawl space […]
Tips To Keep Your Home Dry Before The Storms Hit
Do you have peace of mind that your home will be safe in the event of a major rainstorm? Perma-Seal has you covered! We put together a checklist and our recommendations to get your home, and yourself, ready for inclement weather that may lie ahead. Have you tested your primary sump pump to ensure it’s […]
