Making Leonia, NJ Homes Safe, Dry, and Healthy with Expert Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

At Blue Umbrella, Quality is #1

Unlike other Leonia contractors who may use cheaper products to improve their bottom lines, Blue Umbrella never cuts corners when serving you and your home.

At Blue Umbrella, we use only the best in quality products and materials. Our basement waterproofing systems are backed up by adding whole-house dehumidifiers and sump pump monitoring systems.

Meanwhile, our crawl space encapsulation services use 14-mil thick vapor barriers that exceed ASTM E-1745 requirements. For foundation repair, we offer a product that combines carbon fiber with Kevlar, providing a foundation repair solution that's even been used for large projects like bridges, hotels, and parking garages.

You can always count on Blue Umbrella to go above and beyond for you and your home!

The Most Experienced Basement Waterproofing Company in Leonia, NJ

Have you been noticing an earthy, musty smell coming from your basement? Does it get humid in your basement whenever it rains? Either is a warning sign that water has been causing trouble in your basement. When water intrusion is allowed to wreak havoc, it can lead to problems such as:

• Mold growth (such as black mold, Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Aspergillus mold species)
• Wood rot
• Rust in your HVAC system
• Property damage to stored belongings
• Efflorescence on basement walls and floor

It is important to prevent these problems, especially mold growth, because certain molds can be toxic or lead to health problems. Aspergillus is one mold species that even has a kind of infection called Aspergillosis.

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing has decades of combined experience in waterproofing basements like yours. Along with drainage channels, sump pumps, and vapor barriers, Blue Umbrella also offers a ShipShape sump pump monitoring system and an AprilAire whole-house dehumidifier to ensure that water intrusion never has a chance to get back into your basement.

What's more, Blue Umbrella also offers our own Maintenance Plan, where we'll ensure your waterproofing system remains ready for every rainy day in Leonia, NJ.

What is Aspergillosis?

Aspergillosis is an infection caused by the various mold species of Aspergillus. Usually, Aspergillus is harmless. But mold can become troublesome if someone has asthma, an already existing lung disease, or a weakened immune system. Typically, Aspergillosis affects the lungs, where it can cause symptoms like allergic reactions and asthma attacks.

In more serious cases, Aspergillosis can lead to chronic lung conditions such as tuberculosis. Should someone with lung cavities become infected with Aspergillosis, there is a chance that fungal balls or aspergillomas can occur as fungal fibers amass within those cavities.

In its most serious state, Aspergillosis can become invasive, where the fungal fibers begin growing outside of the lungs, invading blood vessels, the skin, the heart, and even the brain.