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Basement Contractors Chicago IL

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Chicago Construction Works, Inc.
773-349-6919
1352 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL
v.c.construction.corp
312 388 1244
1727 w albion ave
Chicago, IL
Mikasa Builders & Remodeling Corp
630 330 3725
11 s 058 Palisades rd
Willowbrook, IL
LCB Home Improvement & Repair Services
630-284-9026
17 w 320 Oak Lane
Bensenville, IL
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
1-800-341-6730
513 Rogers St.
Downers Grove, IL
Meade Services Inc.
773 761 1595
6400 N Francisco
Chicago, IL
Airoom Custom Remodeling Specialists
847-763-1100
6825 N. Lincoln Ave
Lincolnwood, IL
All Pro Construction Services
630-323-5300
8911 Oneill Dr
Burr Ridge, IL
Matthews Custom Homes Inc.
630-325-9809
402 1/2 Hudson Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL
CHATEAU BUILDERS INC.
847-852-6569
1591 W. Grove St.
Addison, IL
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HandymanWire - Basement Tips




Wet Basements

How Do You Know?

How do know whether your basement walls are wet due to water seepage or condensation in the air? Try taping a 1 ft. square piece of aluminum foil to the wall with some duct tape. After a couple days inspect the foil.
If the foil side facing the wall is moist, you have water seepage into the basement. Find a masonry sealer like ThoroSeal to waterproof the wall.
If the foil side facing the room is moist, you have condensation and need better air circulation and or a dehumidifier.

Gutter/Downspouts

April showers bring May flowers and damp basements! Double check your gutters and downspouts, ridding them of leaves, twigs and other debris. This will help your basement stay dry!

Insulate

Heating Loss

Believe it or not, today's average well-insulated home loses 1/5 of its total heating bill to the earth and air surrounding the basement. The average homeowner can save $140 each year by insulating their basement. A low-cost job that most people can do themselves.

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