Basement walls suffer from leaks too often. If you are a homeowner and haven’t had to deal with a leaking basement, consider yourself lucky. Even in the best-built homes, cracks in foundation and basement walls will eventually form. Cracks are formed from moisture in the soil outside...
A weeping tile system is a 4-inch porous pipe. Other names include drain, perimeter tile or corrugated drain pipe used for underground water collection or discharge. It was named around the time when terracotta (clay) was the typical material used for drain pipes. The weeping...
A crawl space is a type of basement in which one cannot stand up and the surface is often soil. It is typically small enough that you need to actually crawl into it, hence the name. These miniature basements offer a convenient access to pipes,...
Humidity in basements is a very common problem. The danger arises as a result of not being handled in the right manner. Moisture problems can not only become annoying but pose a serious threat to one’s health. That’s why it is of utmost importance to...
When it comes to a wet or leaky basement, you want waterproofing professionals to tackle the job. Having said that, you are probably thinking "What does ACCL provide that the competition does not?" The difference between us and other companies starts with our installers and ends...
We at ACCL believe that our work is only as good as the waterproofing materials we utilize. In order to guarantee that the work we do is long-lasting, we use only the best materials and sealants. Waterproofing is exactly what the name implies. If the materials...
Discovering water damage in a home can be a tricky thing, especially in the basement or crawlspace. It is not easily visible and is often not discovered until a simple repair is not an option. In most cases, it takes years for any signs of...
There are many different problems that homeowners will run into with their home. Some of those problems can often be quite serious and require more attention than others. If you or someone else notices that you always have a wet basement than there is definitely something wrong. In order...