Yes! the sump pump is the heart and lungs of your entire drainage sysem. The reason basements flood after a sump pump has been installed is due to improper maintnenace to your sump. Tune in today when I explain how to service and maintain your sump pump.

There are several ways to fix cracks in your foundation. #1 we have to determine whether they are leaking or dormant. #2 then we can choose the right material for the repair.  The different materials consist of Polyurethane and Epoxy; both have their place when it comes to repairing a crack in the foundation. Join me next week and we will discuss these methods and others on The Healthy Home Show with Don Derry. http://www.kcwaterproofing.com/waterproofing/leaking-cracks/

Join me to find out the top five reasons to waterproofing your home from the inside. We will take an indepth look at why you want to do wyour work form the interior of the home.

Mold has been a problem for a long time. The first documented remediation of mold can be found in the Bible, in the book of Leviticus chapter 14, verses 36-41. Molds are a type of Fungi that have always been on the planet.

The current problem with mold is that we desire for better heating and air conditioning and we want to make our home more energy conservative. So we have tightened our homes, and have changed the way they are constructed. Have we caused the MOLD problem?  Tune into The Healthy Home Show on June 13, 2014 @ 8:00am with Don Derry. www.kcwaterproofing.com

Radon is a cancer-causing, Radioative gas.

Radon can be found all over the US.

If your home was built prior to 1977 then you could have Asbestos Containing Material present. 

Is your home safe? Listen to this broadcast to find out? The Healthy Home Show with Don Derry. 816-505-9990

A Foundation provides a stable, rigid base to support the home or building. You need to protect your home or building from water damage and structural damage. Tune in today and I will teach you about the basics of foundation and maintenance to your home or building. www.kcwaterproofing.com

If your foundation wall is showing signs of inward movement, now is the time to find out how to fix it permanently using Helical Tie Backs. Helical Tie Backs or helical anchors have been used since the 1800’s over 200 years now. Helical piles are manufactured steel foundations that are rotated into the ground to support structures. They can be installed horizontally or at an angle. They have been used in tension (at an angle to support walls, etc.) 80 plus years now. This is not new technology it is proven to not fail.  The advantages of using helical tiebacks are: Less disturbance of the yard, No concrete to be poured, immediate verification of holding power (I-Beams or Concrete Anchor’s CAN NOT DO) Tune in as we discuss this amazing product and the process of installation. 816-505-9990 or http://www.kcwaterproofing.com/foundation/wall-repairbracing/

Foundation Cracks result from soil expansion, settling, Shifting, or movement under the foundation footing. Wall cracks can occur horizontally, vertically and diagonally in the wall. Each type as we have discussed is an indicator of something going on with your foundation. We will discuss the ways to fix cracks in the foundation and if more needs to be done. Some cracks cannot be fixed until other things are completed. We will discuss all these areas on the next Healthy Home Show with Don Derry.  Call 816-505-9990 with any questions or go to the web @ www.kcwaterproofing.com

Cracks in your foundation can mean serious problems have started or they are about to start. Cracks can be a sign of foundation settlement, Water intrusion and even termites or Radon gas. Protect your family and the Health of your home. Join us for an in depth talk about cracks in your foundation and how to repair and what are they a sign of.  The Healthy Home Show with Don Derry @816-505-9990 or www.kcwaterproofing.com.

Foundation contractors usually provide some form of underpinning (Piering) as one of their services to repair a failed foundation. While underpinning is critical to the repair of the foundation, it is also crucial that customers, engineers, remodeling contractors and the general public understand the purpose of underpinning (Piering) and the Limitations.  Joins us as I explain the Expectations Of Foundation Piering (Underpinning) The Healthy Home Show with Don Derry. Call us at 816-505-9990 and Mention the Healthy Home Show and receive an additional 10% off any services. www.kcwaterproofing.com