Technical Papers

Moisture, wood rot, and poor ventilation in crawl spaces can lead to costly structural damage, pest infestations, and high energy bills. This article explores the hidden costs of leaving a crawl space unsealed and how proper encapsulation protects your home's structure, improves air quality, and preserves long-term value.

Many older homes in Central Kentucky have crawl spaces where wooden framing and sill plates on the southwest side can deteriorate faster due to prolonged sun exposure, wind-driven rain, and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. These factors accelerate moisture damage and wood rot if not addressed promptly. Basements can also experience moisture issues near southwest-facing doors, so it's important for homeowners to keep these areas well-sealed and maintained. Regular inspections, recaulkings, proper grading, and flashing repairs help protect these vulnerable spots and maintain the home's structural health.

Investing in our UltraSump 4 is a smart decision for homeowners in Central Kentucky. If your main sump pump ever fails-most commonly due to a power outage-the UltraSump 4 steps in, capable of pumping out up to 12,000 gallons of water at a 10-foot lift. That gives you plenty of time to address the issue and restore the main pump.

Many towns in our service area are experiencing droughts, especially north of our office in Frankfort and other parts of Eastern Kentucky like Elliott County. We are seeing a heavy increase in foundational problems in these areas because of the clay soil that resides in these areas of Kentucky. Read this paper to learn why your foundation may be sinking.

The drought hitting Northern and Eastern Kentucky is causing the soil to shrink and pull away from foundations, which can lead to settling issues. If you think your home might be settling or sinking, be sure to check out our blog for more information!

Noticing Signs of Your Home Settling? Check Out Our Blog to Learn How We Fix It with Steel Piers!

Are you trying to figure out the best way to maintain your crawl space? If yes, read this article to hear the most efficient way!

Paneling your basement walls is a great way to insulate your basement against vapor and leaking water. All of our basement paneling options will channel wall leaks to a drainage system below and stop water vapor from coming through the walls.

The Basement Doctor offers a variety of different sump pump systems. This paper will provide an in-depth look at the different types of sumps that we offer and their unique benefits.

PolyLevel concrete raising is one of the most popular services offered by our company. This synopsis seeks to provide an in-depth explanation of the PolyLevel process.