Waterproof Solutions News
Carbon Fiber Considerations
Carbon Fiber So there’s a lot to consider with carbon fiber. When it’s not put on properly, you could tear it off the wall with your hands. This isn’t right folks. I walked up and tore this off a wall. They paid thousands of dollars for this. How can that be? Because...
Drought Followed by Rain
Inside, I got light coming in…ahh. Yeah, look at me, I’m all dressed up for it. That’s right. No, seriously though, um, I’m at a fellow Pirates house, go Pirates. Pattonville baby, where’d you go to high school? All the people who don’t, aren’t from here...
Protect Your Foundation
Foundation Problem When moisture finds its way to your foundation because of cracks and leaks in a foundation, a wide range of problems can occur. The air quality and health of your home can be challenged if mold is allowed to develop. Excessive moisture is an...
Tips From the Foundation Expert
Hi, Stephen here, Waterproof Solutions. So, we are at my fellow Pirates house over here on, in Ballwin. We’ve got a house, the cast and place house that we talked about the foundation and the footings being broken. With this finished basement being so...
Injection Class – Epoxy and Urethane
Today’s lesson, cast and place foundation, epoxy injection versus closed cell urethane; what do they look like, how can I tell the difference, when are they needed? Cast and Place FoundationSo, this crack right here is cast and place foundation. See the...
Cold Joint
Okay. We’re at a cast and place foundation, and what we basically have at Debbie’s house is we’ve got the front wall is starting to leak. They had lateral work done, and when they came in to break the floor out, they caused what’s called a cold joint leak....
Will Work 4 Food
"Will Work 4 Food" is coming up, May 18, 2019. This fundraiser is a response to an urgent need. Shelves at the food pantry are empty. Grocery stores leaving the area have created a food desert for some of our neighborhood. There are now a lot of needy...
Mud on the Floor
So, we’re in a cast and place foundation where the footing had dropped. And when the footings drop that generally means that there needs to be some piering done. And piering is when the footing needs to be stabilized. And as you can see, by how I can stick...
Fenton Chamber Networking Luncheon at Andre’s West
April Networking Luncheon at Andre's WestWednesday, April 3rd | 11am - 1pmAndre's West Banquet Center211 S. Old Highway 141 - FentonEvent Fee: $20 Members | $25 Non-MembersSponsored by: Waterproof Solutions CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Speaker: Wayne Schoeneberg Topic:...
Breakfast Networking with the Fenton Chamber
"Connect Over Coffee" Networking at Waterproof Solutions Held Friday, March 15, at Waterproof Solutions St. Louis, Residential1679 Springdale Blvd., Fenton, MO Long-time Fenton Chamber member, Waterproof Solutions Residential, invited the Fenton...
Foundation Repairs Gone Wrong
Foundation Problems in Lake St. LouisStephen here at Waterproof Solutions. You know, I work out at Lake St. Louis quite a bit, there’s a lot of clay out here and there’s a lot of things that were done as the houses were built that was a bit of in a...
Snow and Foundation Damage
Homeowners in St. Louis are no strangers to inclement weather, including snow and ice. Dealing with extreme weather patterns has taught St. Louisans the tell-tale signs of early foundation problems. Preventative maintenance is the key for a healthy home, including the...
Sometimes You Don’t Fix It
Hello, folks, Stephen here with Waterproof Solutions. One of the biggest, stress out, what-do-you-do moments is, all right, my house is broken. I’ve had it fixed, I’ve owned it for 20, 30 years, I’ve done right by the house, but now I’m at a point where, I...
Builder Plate Doesn’t Last
Check Out This Video About Builder PlateOn my knees again! Stay away from it folks, let’s keep this a PG show. Look at this. This is what’s interesting. This is a cove plate that the builder puts in. You see the 45 degree a little bit at the top there. But...
Drywall is Bubbling
What’s happenin’ St. Louis? Well, this is one of those things where you buy this beautiful condominium, it’s dressed to the nines, but when you’re buying it there’s a little something wrong with the drywall and they’re like well we’ll fix that for you...
Different Basements Require Different Solutions
At Waterproof Solutions, we know all homes and all basements are different. One of the most important things we need to talk about is how we navigate the inside of your home. Some basements are finished, some aren't. Others are stone, some are block. And some others...
Brick Foundations in St. Louis
Brick Foundations, Unusual in St. LouisHi, Stephen here with Waterproof Solutions. It’s been awhile, but I wanted to show you a neat, old basement in the 116. Take a look over here guys. This is brick. You rarely see brick foundations in St. Louis. You see...
Street Creep – What are the Signs and Symptoms?
Sometimes foundation problems don't start in the house, they start in the street. Watch Foundations Expert Steven Burton of Waterproof Solutions St. Louis Residential explain how street creep begins. Signs and Symptoms There are certain things to look for when...
Bleeders Have No Place in a Foundation Wall
So, you know I talk a lot about different types of repairs that are out there. But, I’m old school man, I was out there when we were trying to jam these things full of hydraulic cement. Well, some of these companies out there still let the walls leak and...
Why Rebar Matters
Waterproof Solutions in St. Louis wants to help you understand why rebar matters. Your dwelling may have problems, showing cracks in its foundation. We want to show you why it needs to be fixed, but also why it happens in the first place. Finding the...
