Steve Karlik
Steve was introduced to waterproofing at a very young age. Through the years, he continued to develop his skills and adopt industry-leading techniques to emerge as a true expert in the field. Today, he applies everything he’s learned to help homeowners and business owners across New Jersey stay dry.
Imagine your home’s foundation as the sturdy backbone that holds up the entire structure that is your New Jersey home. It’s a critical part of your home’s stability, and when it starts to show signs of distress, like bowing or bulging basement walls, it’s time to take action. Let’s dive into the risks of bowing basement walls and how to fix them.
It’s the middle of summer in New Jersey, which means family vacations, relaxing sunny days at the beach, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Of course, these are the things that should be on your mind. If you’ve been watching the news, however, you’ve seen stories recently about tropical depressions and tropical storms and even heard mentions of hurricanes already this season.
Blue Umbrella is pleased to announce the three recipients of 2023’s Blue Umbrella Waterproofing & Foundations Scholarship Fund. The annual scholarship fund awards $1,500, broken up into $500 awards, to three students pursuing post-secondary education.
Blue Umbrella uses Fortress Stabilization Systems to repair damaged foundations in homes and business properties across New Jersey. We are proud to announce that Fortress Stabilization Systems has earned the ICC-ES certification on the carbon grid strap fiber-reinforced polymer composite system used to fix bowing, leaning, and damaged foundation walls.
It was Blue Umbrella’s pleasure to help fuel the Roselle Park high school football players and cheerleaders for their big playoff game in October by providing the pregame meal.
Every year hurricane season comes and every year basements across New Jersey flood. Learn how basement waterproofing can keep your basement dry.
Should you be trying to repair your foundation repair issues yourself? You can certainly try, but here are safer, more affordable options.
How to Tell If a Basement Has Water Problems It’s a picture-perfect home. The kitchen. The bathroom. Everything that you could ever possibly want, this home has. Then it comes time to inspect the basement, and that’s when things go awry. Buying a home isn’t something you do every day. For many people, it’s the most significant investment they’ll ever make. So before you sign your name on the dotted line, take a close look at the basement and make sure it’s as perfect as the rest of the home. It might not be as glamorous as the kitchen island…
Choose the best waterproof basement flooring before you finish your NJ basement.
Dry Basements Add to Home Sales Value The New Jersey real estate market is hot, rising 2.6 percent over the past 12 months. If you’re thinking about selling your house, your prospects for a timely, high-value sale are good—IF your home is free of problems like basement moisture or a cracked foundation. Today’s buyers are leery of homeownership pitfalls, and they often walk away from houses with red flag issues. To attract ideal potential buyers and get top dollar for your home, fix basement moisture problems before you stake that “Home for Sale” sign in your front yard. Basement Moisture…
