The Healthy Home Show w/ Don Derry: Recent Episodes
The Healthy Home Show wX Don Derry
Talking about your home and how to keep it healthy. From foundation repair to waterproofing. Mold and Radon.
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
Our piles have no peers.
Our foundation repair methods and unique piling solutions provide the strength and stability that can only be found in the best American steel. The result is a lasting foundation, and the peace of mind of knowing you’re on solid ground for the life of your home.
Driving Head
The Ram Jack® driving head delivers rapid power to long sections of piling for faster installation and a stronger pile.
Hydraulic Rams
The Ram Jack system incorporates dual rams that drive deeper into permanent strata.
Guide Sleeve
Variable-length guide sleeves, which are preferred by engineers, are designed to stiffen the piling in less-compacted surface layers.
With 19 patents for advanced designs over the last 25 years, Ram Jack gets foundation repair methods. We also get the fact that no one wants to fix the same problem twice. That’s why we get the job done right the first time. Joins us next week on The Healthy Home Show with Don Derry. www.kcwaterproofing.com
Exterior indications of foundation problems
- Doors that will not open or close properly
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Gaps at the corner of fascia trim
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Diagonal cracks in the wall at corners of doors and windows
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Gaps between the garage door and the pavement at either side of the garage door
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Windows that are hard to open and close
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Cracks in the exposed grade beam of the house
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Cracks in bricks and mortar
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Cracks in brick and mortar
Interior indications of foundation problems
- Unlevel Floors
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Large cracks in the concrete slab
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Gaps above kitchen cabinets
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Cabinet doors that will not stay shut
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Diagonal cracks in the wall at corners of doors and windows
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Curling and tearing of existing sheetrock repairs
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Leaks and cracks in and around the fireplace
Joins us next week on The Healthy Home Show with Don Derry. www.kcwaterproofing.com
150 years ago, an American by the name of Henry French invented a new and clever way of removing water from the cellars of homes in the farming community of Concord, Massachusetts. Removing water from Basements is what KC Waterproofing does and offers a Lifetime Transferable warranty with it. This is why we use only the Grate Products to do this. Steve Andras who founded Grate Products, developed the best system on the market today. Next show we will talk about the history and the now of waterproofing your basement. www.kcwaterproofing.com
According to the experts, controlling humidity inside the home is essential for comfort, reducing health risks, and protecting the structure of the home and its contents. It has been proven that humid air from crawlspaces or basements will be drawn to the upper level of the house (called Stack Effect) and can lead to increased moisture levels and musty odors in the entire home. We have the answers. Join me as we discuss the products available to control this in your home. www.kcwaterproofing.com
This can be one of the toughest things we do as homeowners. We have to decide on something we know nothing about and make a sometimes very expensive decision. Let me help you with a few tips to ease the burden of a big decision. Join me on The Healthy Home Show w/Don Derry or kcwaterproofing.com
Expansive Clay soil swells as moisture is added, often causes the foundation or interior floor to lift and/or settle. Join me while we talk about the causes of foundation failure in Kansas City, MO. I look forward to serving you and your property. Don Derry www.kcwaterproofing.com
Water can cause major damage to your home or building. For over 29 years now we have been repairing foundation problems in the Kansas City area. If water gets in your foundation it can cause Mold to grow, Freeze and thaw can put extreme stress on your concrete and it can ultimatly cause settlement of your foundation. Tune in and find out how it gets in and what you can do to stop it. The Heathy Home Show with Don Derry every Friday @ 8:00am
This is one of the most important things a homeowner must know. Foundation maintenance is what keeps your home dry and keeps your home from experienceing costly repairs. Join me next week when we talk about things to look for around your home. You can also visit www.kcwaterproofing.com and look for maintence book under Foundation Settled? Tab.