A wet home is a dangerous home, and no one wants a dangerous home! Water in your basement can cause a variety of issues, ranging from smaller problems like mold and mildew all the way to concrete deterioration and foundation damage. All of these can …
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When we look at sump pump systems it is very important to take a look at the switch. Just like most mechanical equipment, if you don’t have a solid switch telling the sump pump when to pump water you can very easily get water coming …
Read Full ArticleIn today’s world, we have the advantage of being able to back up almost everything we own. People enjoy being prepared, from backing up the photos on their phones to having a spare tire in their trunk. When it comes to keeping your basement dry, …
Read Full ArticleHello and welcome to Spring! Yesterday was the first day of Spring and wouldn’t you know it, we received 2-7 inches of snow throughout various parts of New England. This new snow has all but disappeared and melted away. Did you know that …
Read Full ArticleHappy 20th Anniversary to Us! This year, we are proud to be celebrating our 20th year in the basement business. In 1996, Rescon opened its doors to specialize in the commercial concrete restoration and waterproofing industry. Our company name is derived from the term “REStoration of CONcrete”. …
Read Full ArticleThe bucket pump image shown is an example of an open sump pump channel system that some general contractors and DIYers install. This “5 gallon bucket sump” is not the best solution nor is it the healthiest solution for waterproofing and drying out a basement. …
Read Full ArticleAs Mother Nature is loosening up her snowy, icy grip on the area and melting is finally beginning, people are starting to find moisture and water in their basements. Those who have sump pump systems already installed are now taking a second look at those …
Read Full ArticleWaterproof paints and wet basement seal coats – The wet band-aid solution to a leaky, flooded basement. The hype surrounding these “waterproofing solutions” is just that, hype. These so-called waterproof paints and sealers are nothing more than thicker versions of ordinary paint with “encapsulated polymers”, …
Read Full ArticleAre you covered? Throughout New England, more snow and even sleet, freezing rain and rain are in the forecast for this weekend. We agree, enough already. If you have not done so, it’s time to get that snow off the roof and clear away those …
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 …
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