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Egress Window Requirements & Codes Egress window requirements may differ throughout the nation, but the Iowa Government defines an egress window as ” an existing operable window with a clear opening area of not less than 5.7 square feet, and with a minimum opening height and width of 24 inches and 20 inches, respectively.” In … Continue reading Iowa Egress Window Requirements
Basement drainage may seem quite scary at first, but it is one of the most common water problems we see in Iowa and Nebraska. Especially during the spring, extra moisture in the soil can mean extra pressure on your foundation. While water in your basement is never a great sign, you may be relieved to … Continue reading What To Do If You Notice Basement Drainage in Iowa
We’re almost to Spring, and like all of you, we’re happy about that here at Jerry’s Waterproofing. We’re going to “spring forward” this coming weekend, and pretty soon, everything will start turning green again. We’ll have more daytime hours and more time to get work done. We’re ready! But we still have one cold weather … Continue reading Feeling Drafts at Home? Foundation Issues May Be to Blame!
A leaning chimney not only looks bad, but it can also be dangerous to people and property. You need to repair your chimney as soon as you see there’s a problem. If the chimney were to fall, it could damage your home, belongings, or injure people. Usually, you can repair your chimney, rather than replace … Continue reading Leaning Chimney Repair Solutions
Selling a house at any time is a long and difficult process. If your home needs foundation repairs, it can be even more troublesome. Foundation repairs are pretty common, with the National Association of Homebuilders reporting that around 80% of structural insurance claims are caused by foundation movement. They also state that one in four … Continue reading Selling a House That Needs Foundation Repairs
Are you building a new home or business in Nebraska or Iowa? Jerry’s Waterproofing can help keep your new building dry, strong, and comfortable for years to come. Check out some of the services that we offer. Waterproofing for New Construction Can you imagine how depressing it would be to find your new basement is … Continue reading New Construction Services
Old Man Winter has already shown his face this year, so you may feel it is too late to waterproof your home. In reality, winter is a great time to have waterproofing done. Obviously, frozen water doesn’t leak, but when the warmer weather arrives and the snow and ice melts, you’ll find out quickly if … Continue reading Waterproofing in the Winter? Absolutely!
Basements are one of the most common places in the house to have water damage, but it is also one of the hardest to keep dry. Trying to fix the problem yourself can be a hassle because you may not know what exactly the problem is that you are trying to fix. Basement water drainage is … Continue reading Basement Drainage in Nebraska and Iowa
It just seems like the rain keeps coming this year, but hopefully, you’ve recovered from the terrible flooding that occurred earlier. Jerry’s Waterproofing has many ways to help keep your basement dry, but one of the most effective is a sump pump system. There are a variety of sump pumps that can be installed, depending … Continue reading Sump Pump Systems Keep Your Basement Dry
After a long and brutal winter, you would think we’d all get a break from Mother Nature’s wrath. Unfortunately, the Midwest has seen historic flooding, especially in Nebraska and Iowa. Not only have the flood depths been high, but the length of the flooding has been endless. Farmland is covered in water and debris, preventing … Continue reading Nebraska and Iowa’s Record-Breaking Flooding