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Basement Pros Inc

East Central Basement

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Phone: (218) 391-6529

Address: W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802

Website: http://basementprosinc.com

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Basement

Basement Remodeling
If you're considering a basement renovation as a way to expand your living space, don't be surprised if the building-codes office has something to say about it, especially if a new bedroom is part of your plan. Regulations simply won't allow a basement bedroom without an egress window. Because this rule is fairly recent, most basements were not built with egress windows. It's a conundrum that could keep you cramped for space when everything you need is right under your feet.
Tile Installation

Landscaping and Fencing

Landscaping
Before we get started we remove any obstructions from around your home that may interfere with the excavation process. In some cases this means temporarily removing large decks or extensive landscaping. Our hard working labors can also excavate under most porches and decks leaving them intact. We have many years of experience in this department and you can rest assured that your deck or landscaping will be reinstalled just as it was or better than when we started. Our operators have plenty of experience working in tight areas, insuring your home and the things surrounding it are in good hands.
Driveways
Does your home have a concrete block, foundation wall? Horizontal cracks are a common problem with this type of foundation. The most common cause of horizontal cracking is excessive soil pressure. This type of pressure creates horizontal cracks that may occur near the center of the wall or close to the top. Sometimes, the soil pressure is so great it will actually shear the first course of concrete block and push the wall inward. These cracks will staircase up and down the foundation near the ends of the wall. Another common reason for horizontal cracking is frost. The moisture in the native soil against your foundation can cause heaving and exert pressure against your basement wall. Driveways or walking areas near the foundation that are cleared of snow in the winter will typically have frost penetration much deeper than areas that are not traveled on. Also an unheated basement or a well insulated basement will have deeper frost penetration by the foundation. The good thing about these types of problems is that we can fix most of them before the foundation needs to be completely replaced.
Excavation

Window Installation/Replacement
In basements, more than anywhere else, light is a critical design element. Of course, the primary benefit of a deep window is an easily accessible opening through which you can escape or a firefighter can enter in the event of a basement fire. Basement fires are common, so this is really more than a code issue. With an extra legal bedroom, you could recover 10 to 20 times your window installation costs when you eventually sell your home.
Decks
Porches

Insulation
We then do a close visual inspection for any additional damage. After the wall is clean, dry and inspected we apply a primer coat to insure optimal adhesion of the waterproofing membrane. The primer is then allowed time to set.The next step is to install the water proofing membrane. We use Mel-Rol, a high quality material made by W.R. Meadows. For extra protection we cover all of the seams with pointing mastic to insure no water or dirt can get behind the membrane. In some cases a termination strip is used at the top of the waterproofing membrane. Styrofoam is then installed to protect the membrane and give your home additional insulation. After your wall has been sealed and insulated we install 4” drain tile with a geo sock next to the footing.
Masonry
This type of cracking is often due to shrinkage of the masonry or concrete as it dries out or movements due to changes in the temperature of the wall. Block and concrete are constructed in a very wet condition. Water is present in the concrete, the mortar and the grout. The excess water eventually has to evaporate out of the wall. This evaporation occurs during the curing process and the loss of water will cause a slight loss of volume. The wall wants to shrink to compensate for this loss. Every other part of the building is trying to hold the wall in a rigid position and prevent it from actually shrinking. So rather than shrink from the ends, the wall will develop vertical cracks along its length. A well designed wall will actually develop hundreds of microscopic cracks along its entire length that will compensate for the shrinkage. Sometimes, however the wall will find a weak plane and decide to make up all of the shrinkage at one location. It seems inevitable that the wall will choose the most noticeable spot to produce the new crack. It is also possible that temperature changes can cause a similar volume change in the wall. A wall that is subjected to a cold environment for an extended period and then warmed to room temperature, or vice versa, will undergo some volume change. Other phenomenon, such as chemical changes in the block and concrete, can cause volume changes over a longer period of time as well and create cracking. In most cases, this condition is not of great concern and usually does not seriously threaten the stability or strength of the wall. This type of crack may also affect the waterproofing of your foundation.

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