About Hank Yarbrough
Engineer and Analyst at JLB Foundation Repair
Hank Yarbrough specializes in hydrostatic pressure analysis and basement water intrusion patterns. His work focuses on understanding why water enters basements — not just how to stop it — so that homeowners and contractors can make decisions based on what the data actually shows.
Over years of working with JLB Foundation Repair, Hank has built a deep understanding of water behavior in Midwest basements. His analysis draws on field data from hundreds of homes across the Kansas City and Des Moines metro areas, covering everything from seasonal water table fluctuations to the long-term effects of soil pressure on foundation walls.
Midwest soil conditions present unique challenges for basement waterproofing. In the Kansas City area, expansive clay soils swell when wet and shrink when dry, creating cyclical pressure against foundation walls. In Des Moines, glacial till — a dense mix of clay, sand, and gravel left by retreating glaciers — creates different but equally demanding drainage conditions. Hank's work accounts for these regional differences, which is why the content on this site speaks specifically to Midwest homeowners rather than offering generic advice.
Above all, Hank believes that homeowners deserve straight answers. The content he writes for Basement Protection Center is designed to educate, not to create urgency or fear. Understanding the forces acting on your basement is the first step toward protecting your home — and that understanding should be available to everyone, not just people ready to sign a contract.
About This Site
Basement Protection Center is an educational resource created by JLB Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing, in partnership with The Nashville Business Foundry. Our mission is to give Midwest homeowners clear, science-based information about the water and structural forces that affect their homes.