Time to Relieve That Pressure Do you remember learning about dams in science class? These barriers are used to retain water and provide more control over a water supply. Wet basements are similar to dams…with one major difference. While dams are designed to release water on demand, basements don’t have this luxury. When water infiltrates the foundation, it will continue to rise and exert pressure on the walls, which can result in a leaky basement, structural damage and more. This is when weep holes make all the difference. By drilling weep holes into the foundation, we’re able to reduce hydrostatic…

Protect Your NJ Home With the Experts This Summer Temperatures are rising. Families are vacationing. After a long and unforgiving winter, summer is finally here. Just in time for the celebrations, we’re making a splash with our brand new website! As your local waterproofing contractor in Union County, NJ, Blue Umbrella Waterproofing will be making its way across the state this summer. Not sure where to find us? Send us a message online! One Umbrella, Decades of Experience Though the company is new, our industry expertise runs deep. Owner Steve Karlik was first introduced to waterproofing at a young age.…