Vulcan Basement Waterproofing

read moreDecades ago, in cooler climates, there was a need to house large coal and wood fired heating plants. This was done in the space below the house, which we now call the basement. It was the smart place to put it because, as we know, hot air rises and the heating plants could be more efficient if placed below the space to be heated. It was also a filthy, dirty, dusty, ash-laden mess and keeping it out of the living area was important. In time the heating plants shrank and were replaced by much smaller electric, propane and gas fired units.

read moreConcrete problems worsen each season as the lower part of the slab collects water. This can result in soil erosion underneath the concrete, the cracks worsening, and other problems developing as a result. The freeze and thaw of one winter-summer cycle is enough to move and crack entire concrete sidewalks. It's like having a cavity. Before you can repair concrete, you have to know what caused the problem in the first place. After decades of working with cement floors and surfaces, the Vulcan contractors have seen every possible scenario.