Let’s Get Smarter About Our Basements Recently, I was watching a popular TV show where a specific work crew is hired to address and fix “over-sites” from a poor Home Inspection. The house was built on a wet footprint and was in need of some kind of …
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When answering the question “How does a sump pump work?” we need talk about the sump pump switch. The sump pump switch turns the pump on and off. The on-off cycling of the sump pump, via the sump pump switch, depends on the water level …
Read Full ArticleWhat Is The Primary Function of a Sump Pump Check Valve? The primary function of the sump pump check valve is to make sure that the water being pumped out of the sump pump pit liner and through the discharge plumbing cannot drain back into the liner. …
Read Full ArticleIn this article we will look at the sump pit liner and its role in how a sump pump works. The sump pump pit liner is essentially the home for the sump pump. The importance of sump pump pit liners is often overlooked when contractors install …
Read Full ArticleSump pump systems have been a common fixture in homes for many years. Most of these homes tend to be in low-lying areas where basements flood on a regular basis. Today, sump pumps are becoming more and more popular because of the protection they provide. …
Read Full ArticleBasement finishing has become an extremely popular way to add space to a home. You may not believe this but finishing your existing basement can be more cost effective than putting on an addition to your home. There are many reasons why basement finishing is …
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