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24th August 2009
While many people do not worry too much about their basements, the fact is the basement is actually one of the most important parts of any house. Many homeowners worry about their basements being damaged due to leaking water. A wet basement issue is more ... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com05th July 2009
The basement is one of the most important parts of a house, but often it is neglected by the owner and the results end up being a basement flood. The leakage of water in the basement is one of the greatest worries of the homeowners. In the areas where the... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com26th June 2009
Murphy’s Law tells us that short cuts will soon prove to be long cuts. Meaning if you’re going to do a job, do it right. Basement waterproofing is no exception to the rule. Although you may find may bandage solutions to water problems in your basement... Read >
Author: Stephan Bevan15th June 2009
Having a wet basement in Minneapolis may be common because the area is prone to floods but it is a real concern for many homeowners here. If you are one of the many Minneapolis residents that have experienced flooding in their homes, particularly, in thei... Read >
Author: Leo Nov17th April 2009
For many of us, our home is among the greatest investments we will make in our lifetime. To protect that investment and to maintain a safe and healthy home, it is important to keep up with basic maintenance routines, regardless of the age or location of y... Read >
Author: Ohio State Waterproofing16th April 2009
Basement window wells should be protected with high quality window well covers in order to protect a home from water leakage which can lead to significant damage in a home. Windowbubble.com is an experienced manufacturer of well built, secure window well... Read >
Author: Satya Narayan10th March 2009
Do you have a wet basement? It can be more than a simple nuisance. It can damage drywall, framing and even furniture. Even the mild case of condensation can buckle hardwood floors on the above level. It is estimated that about 60% of North Americans have ... Read >
Author: Stefan28th January 2009
In the past few years, more and more people have started to become interested in basement waterproofing systems. They realized the importance of having a dry basement and thus they resorted to true specialists in the field. Today, most of these companies ... Read >
Author: Alice Campbell22nd January 2009
If you are the victim of basement flooding it can be very depressing. One may wonder what to do next. You have a really big mess on your hands especially if you have a lot of items in your basement. The first thing to do is to act fast. Find yourself a to... Read >
Author: Leo Nov06th January 2009
When you own a home you have taken on the responsibility of taking care of it if something needs to be fixed. Unfortunately this is something that cannot always be done easily. One of the hardest things that homeowners must do is to waterproof their basem... Read >
Author: nlwest2105th January 2009
There are so many aspects to basement waterproofing but in this article I am going to focus solely on basement sub-slab perimeter drains (a.k.a. interior french drains). The process for installing these drainage systems is designed to relieve the hydrosta... Read >
Author: GreenBearInnovations.com19th December 2008
The basement is the place where most of the maintenance systems of your home are installed. Water related problems generally occur in the basement as these systems cause moisture. If you are watchful of the tell-tale signs after a periodic inspection, you... Read >
Author: Leo Nov09th September 2008
Have you ever had to deal with a flooded basement? Most people have at some point or another during their home ownership years. More than half of all homes that are built go through some kind of moisture problem. Leaky basements are more than just annoyin... Read >
Author: Terry Edwards13th August 2008
Removing water damage is important in Iowa in order to preserve a property, whether it’s residential or commercial. Restoration SOS are specialists in the state of Iowa that are certified in different facets of water damage. Their team specializes in do... Read >
Author: Leo Nov13th August 2008
Removing water damage is important in Iowa in order to preserve a property, whether it’s residential or commercial. Restoration SOS are specialists in the state of Iowa that are certified in different facets of water damage. Their team specializes in do... Read >
Author: Leo Nov13th August 2008
You’ve heard that you need a strong foundation to support the walls and floors that will come above it to create your home. And that’s true. Without the proper start on the bottom, the top will be largely unsupported and dangerously unstable. There ar... Read >
Author: Joe29th April 2008
Waterproofing and finishing your basement does wonders for the value of your home. A home with a wet basement is virtually impossible to sell, and leaves the largest single room in your house wet, moldy and useless. That space can be finished in... Read >
Author: Jacques Bouchard08th April 2008
It's funny but no fun to buy a new home and then discover that snakes are regular visitors in the living room. And you don't want to move into a house with a leaky roof or a wet basement. Or discover that you picked the worst neighborhood in town - after... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman21st August 2007
People come to close contact with some black and wired spot on the surface of the wall and on the damp portion of the wet basement, bathroom and even in the kitchen. If they are ignored, they would go on to grow enormously and trigger health issues for th... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika20th August 2007
People come to close contact with some black and wired spot on the surface of the wall and on the damp portion of the wet basement, bathroom and even in the kitchen. If they are ignored, they would go on to grow enormously and trigger health issues for ... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika15th May 2007
Often you do find some black and wired spot on the surface of the wall and on the damp portion of the wet basement. If they are overlooked, they would be the misery of your side. Mold and Mildew have become the continuous threat for the modern people. The... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika26th April 2007
You have leaky basement problems, and the nice neighbor next door told you to slap a layer of water sealer on your basement wall and be done with it. It’s not that simple. Give yourself 5 minutes to find out why your basement is leaking, and what you ca... Read >
Author: GraceT24th April 2007
The purpose of gutters or eves troughs is to reduce the amount of rain or surface water that a basement drain tile system has to manage. The reason for this is that as the water travels from the top of the ground down to the drain tile system it will col... Read >
Author: GraceT20th April 2006
If you are going to build a new home you need to waterproof the foundation of it so you won't have a wet basement in just a few years.
There are different waterproofing products and systems on the market so it really can be confusing. Hence what are yo... Read >
Author: Dany Daylight08th March 2006
The wet basement can develop into a complete disaster especially since many maintenance systems are installed in it. For example: electrical wires, water and sewage pipes, garbage disposal etc.
HVAC Systems
Heating and air conditioning systems mu... Read >
Author: Terry Allen14th January 2006
A wet basement can quickly develop into a complete disaster. Many maintenance systems are installed in the basement. These systems generate moisture leading to potential water related problems. A periodic inspection will provide accurate indications for a... Read >
Author: Leo Nov29th November 2005
Plumbing:
Plumbing equipment usually develops leaks due failures in joints or hose attachment.
Internal wall leaks are even harder to discover and can cause major damage.
Pipes
The common problems in pipes are blocked toilets and drains (especially ... Read >
Author: Kimberly Duncan23rd November 2005
In order to prevent water damage, you must first learn what causes it. This article will cover the visible causes of water damage, the ones that are easy to self-detect.
Rainwater:
Rainwater will accumulate along the foundations or beneath the floor ... Read >
Author: Kimberly Duncan28th July 2005
Remedies for a Wet Basement
By: Robert Clarke
A wet basement can be just a nuisance or even real nightmare. Each year, thousands of homeowners are faced with the unpleasant side effects of seasonal rainfall. Problems they can face range from just dam... Read >
Author: Robert Clarke
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