In the Spring and even in the Fall, your crawlspace can become a nightmare if you have a sump pump and even if you don’t. Due to the rain and the ensuing damp and moisture, the crawlspace begins to harbor humidity and is a great environment …
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It’s Raining, It’s Pouring….. On this rainy day, you may be wondering about basement waterproofing, basement flooding or other basement water issues. We have compiled a list of several blog posts that you may find interesting and helpful. Hiring a Basement Waterproofing Pro: Hiring an …
Read Full ArticleIf your bulkhead or cellar door is old and leaky, maintaining a healthy basement environment becomes more difficult. Water and moisture may enter through small cracks or compromised joints and mechanisms. This could lead to mold and mildew and air that is not healthy …
Read Full ArticleWe recently completed a basement project that has literally changed the lives of the homeowners. As you can see in the “Before” image on the left, this basement was dirty (literally) and damp and very musty. The homeowners never went into the dank basement and …
Read Full ArticleWhen we have huge snowfalls such as we have had over these past 2 weeks, it is important that we get that snow removed for both safety and comfort. For the Basement Shoveling snow away from your home and clearing it from the foundation will …
Read Full ArticleAccording to the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), exposure to radon in the home is responsible for an estimated 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Radon is an invisible and odorless radioactive gas and is continuously created by natural breakdown of metals in soils. …
Read Full ArticleWe hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday weekend. For those of us in New Hampshire, it was quite a challenge as over 200,000 people were without power due to the storm. Many in Massachusetts were also without power. Hopefully, the holidays were …
Read Full ArticleDid you know that about 40% of the air that we breathe in our homes comes from the basement? The basement can contain allergens such as mold and mildew and even radon gas. Particles of dust and pollen can also enter the basement and flow …
Read Full ArticleInterior Basement Waterproofing – The Open Channel Interior Basement Waterproofing System For a basement that is wet and prone to flooding and leaking or seeping, installing an interior basement waterproofing system is a must. An interior basement waterproofing system is typically comprised of a vapor …
Read Full ArticleEffloresence in Basements Have you ever noticed white lines running along your foundation or basement walls? These lines look like chalk lines and if you look closely, they may be raised and bumpy. Efflorence can also present itself as powdery and crystal like build-up. What …
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