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Monday, July 7th, 2008

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Causes For A Wet Basement

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A. Each insurance carrier has a different policy on filing claims but the nature of the claim has the greatest effect on how quickly it is processed. Also, the specific article that was lost and your insurance carrier’s policy affect the turn Continue reading

» Don’t trust a door-to-door contractor » Magnet stops draft through mail slot » Sealing with caulk keeps out yellow jackets » Window technique involves air, not gas » Install foam board under barrier » Ice and water membrane deters buildup Continue reading

Making below grade space in a home more usable. This includes waterproofing, structural repair, as well as several systems that make basements and crawl spaces brighter, warmer and more comfortable. Perma-Seal has been in the business since 1979, has Continue reading

The article that you are trying to view is no longer available through this Web site. The content is copyrighted by the Associated Press, which requires NBC10.com to delete its stories two weeks after they are originally posted Continue reading

ONTARIO — Everdry Basement Waterproofing of Central Ohio and Richland County Domestic Violence Shelter are sponsoring a “Scrub Out” Domestic Violence car wash and children’s fun day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 in the parking lot of HH Gregg, 919 Continue reading

A. Each insurance carrier has a different policy on filing claims but the nature of the claim has the greatest effect on how quickly it is processed. Also, the specific article that was lost and your insurance carrier’s policy affect the turn Continue reading

» Don’t trust a door-to-door contractor » Magnet stops draft through mail slot » Sealing with caulk keeps out yellow jackets » Window technique involves air, not gas » Install foam board under barrier » Ice and water membrane deters buildup Continue reading

Making below grade space in a home more usable. This includes waterproofing, structural repair, as well as several systems that make basements and crawl spaces brighter, warmer and more comfortable. Perma-Seal has been in the business since 1979, has Continue reading

The article that you are trying to view is no longer available through this Web site. The content is copyrighted by the Associated Press, which requires NBC10.com to delete its stories two weeks after they are originally posted Continue reading

ONTARIO — Everdry Basement Waterproofing of Central Ohio and Richland County Domestic Violence Shelter are sponsoring a “Scrub Out” Domestic Violence car wash and children’s fun day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 in the parking lot of HH Gregg, 919 Continue reading

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Monday, July 7th, 2008


Wet Basement Reduces Value

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Wet Basement/Crawlspace, Foundation Movement, Mold Growth - Checked Your Sump Pump lately?
How many of us understand the importance of the sump pump in keeping water away from the foundation of our homes? When was the last time you checked your sump pump for proper operation? Notice any foundation cracks around your home? Ever make the connection that your sump pump may be the cause of this cracking? Think again. Water is the #1 enemy of a home. As a homeowner, your maintenance checklist should include checking the key items that ensure all surface and sub-surface water is directed away from the home.

Basement Flooding & Water Removal
Do you have the flooded basement blues? Due to their nature, being underground structures, basements are prone to water damage. It doesn’t take a river overflowing its banks or a major hurricane to flood a basement.

Termite Extermination
Termites are a huge pest to homeowners. If you have a termite problem and it is left untreated, these tiny bugs can literally eat you out of house and home. Here is some information on termites and how termite extermination can save your home.

French Drain Installation and Home Foundations
French drain installation is one of the easiest things you can do to prevent water from entering your home’s basement or crawl space.

A Battery Backup Sump Pump Can Save a Vacation
If you don’t have a battery backup sump pump in your basement waterproofing system, you’re not protected from flooding water from a storm that knocks your power out. Even if you have a generator, you’ll always have to be home and awake to turn it on so your pump can keep working. Additionally, a battery backup sump pump protects your basement from overwhelming flood and primary sump pump failure.

Basement Waterproofing Can Save Your House
Basement waterproofing is both an art and a science. Basement Waterproofing contractors can waterproof new or old basements. Basement waterproofing is defined as preventing water from penetrating into your basement area.

Waterproofing Your Basement To Protect Your Home
Any house can have a wet basement, no matter how well it is built. A lot of the problem lies in conditions beyond your control, such as the operation of the city sewer system or how high the water table is underground where the house is located. Therefore, it means that most houses need to be waterproofed to take care of wetness entering the house. It may be that your water problems can be solved without it costing a lot of money for labor, too.

What Materials Are Typically Used For Basement Waterproofing?
When it comes to waterproofing your basement, you’ll find that there are a lot of different materials on the market which you can use. By taking the amount of moisture you get in your basement into account, you’ll be able to find materials which are better suited to your type of problem than others would be.

The Cost of House Foundation Repair
When we think of a home with a foundation problem we think of how much of a hassle it can be to have it repaired. At the first sign of damage you should contact a contractor night away for an inspection and repair cost estimate.

Foundation Repair - Pressed Piers
Find out which piers are better over time, how to protect against lateral movement in the soil, and how you may save money on your foundation repairs. This article tells about the pros and cons for various pier types and will help you to find a service provider in your area providing the quality you deserve.