When it comes to basement flooring installation, there are two critical issues that need to be considered when choosing the flooring materials. The two things that could cause serious issues in your basement are water vapor and a flood event. Water Vapor rising from Basement …
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Today we have a special guest blog from Alyssa at Eaton & Berube Insurance in Nashua, NH. Homeowners who have sump pumps, and those contemplating adding a sump pump to their basements, will find this post very informative. The post covers sump pumps, water damage and …
Read Full ArticleClimbing Up and Out of the Basement! Having sleeping quarters in a basement means that the basement must have a form of egress that one can escape out of in the event of an emergency. Emergency escape access is a legal requirement and many municipalities …
Read Full ArticleTurn it off! Simple Things to Protect Your Home and Basement from Flooding One of the worst possible times for a home to experience flooding is when you, the homeowner, are away from the house. Imagine returning home from a wonderful relaxing vacation only …
Read Full ArticleDoes your lawn have ridges and tubular bumps? Are you seeing mounds of soil scattered about the lawn in seemingly random places? Has your lawn been particularly damp or water-logged, with lots of puddling, this Spring? Has your basement been more damp than usual or …
Read Full ArticleWhat are iron bacteria? Iron bacteria are actually tiny living organisms. These iron bacteria live in and occur in soil, shallow groundwater, and also surface waters. The bacteria oxidize iron, and also oxidize manganese if available. The result of the oxidization is deposits of what …
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 ArticleApril Showers Bring Wet Basements and Water Seepage It’s wonderful to finally be able to welcome Spring to our lands. The Winter in New England (especially in NH and MA) has been particularly brutal this year with its lingering cold temperatures and above average snow …
Read Full ArticleAn article recently published on New Hampshire newspaper The Union Leader‘s website caught our attention. The potential for flooding with any rains this Spring is high. We know from experience that heavy snowfall throughout the Winter leads to ground saturation in the Spring. When the …
Read Full ArticleBecause the rainy season is fast upon us and the snow is finally melting away, homeowners who have sump pumps are beginning to ask about sump pump issues. Because a sump pump is a mechanical device, we recommend annual service to ensure that the sump …
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