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About All A+ Yardwork, LLC
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Hammond, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

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"My pro did an excellent job. The completed project was absolutely beautiful. He put in new French drains and also cleaned up a fence line. We will be calling him back for more work."
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Pops Handyman Service
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Basement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Hammond, LA and surrounding areas

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Hi im Jesse former Husband and Father for 30+years. I have seen and fixed just about everything that can possibly break or fail inside and outside a home. From installing Floors to making ceilings repairs. Framing and sheetrock installation, replacing doors external and internal. I can haul anything from Vehicles to trash and furniture. I'm a mobile Mechanic also from brake jobs to tune ups and other repairs. Cutting grass, weed eating, Thanks God Bess.

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(Mechanic) Lori Brakes
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

One handy thing about whole-house dehumidifiers is, once installed, you don’t have to worry about placement or changing the dehumidifier’s position. But if you are using a portable dehumidifier, we suggest keeping it away from walls, vents, and furniture. It needs a central, unobstructed spot with access to lots of air to do its job.

You can seal a concrete slab by cleaning the surface, filling in any cracks, etching the surface, applying a sealer, and letting it dry. Concrete slabs don't typically need sealing, but you can use a topical concrete sealer if you notice signs of water damage. If you haven't already fixed the cause of the leak, then you'll want to repair the plumbing before you seal a concrete slab.

It’s not the number of weep holes that should be of concern to builders but rather their spacing. Weep holes are usually spaced anywhere between 16 inches on center when using round tubes or wicking materials and 24 inches on center when using open-head joints. This is a more conservative spacing than the 33-inch maximum spacing on center that’s mentioned in the International Residential Code. All in all, the total number of weep holes a brick exterior should have will depend on the size of the structure.

External pressure on the basement wall can cause it to bow inward. Soil, heavy with water saturation, is commonly the main culprit. The soil exerts immense pressure on the wall, causing it to fail, at least partially. This is known as hydrostatic pressure—these situations can occur after rainfall or simply due to regular groundwater presence and may be temporary or more permanent.  

Yes, a crawl space can add value to your home. However, there is a higher chance of it adding value if it is an enclosed crawl space, as this reduces issues caused by excess moisture in the home. That being said, a basement does add more value than a crawl space.

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