Interior 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 …
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Because 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 …
Read Full ArticleWhile it’s common to find sump pumps in homes with basements, it’s less common to have a battery backup sump pump – a critical component that could mean the difference between a dry basement and a complete disaster. In the latest blog post from Rescon …
Read Full ArticleWater in a basement space can cause a wide variety of problems for a homeowner. Whether from an unexpected rainfall, flooding or from simple seepage, the prevention of water infiltration into the basement should be an important concern to every homeowner. By waterproofing the interior …
Read Full ArticleLike any household project, making improvements to your basement usually requires a good amount of homework. Because basements tend to be out of sight from daily living, maintenance can get overlooked until there is an obvious problem like moisture, mildew, or mold. Homeowners who are …
Read Full ArticleWhen choosing a basement contractor many people have a very hard time navigating through the hype and finding that one company that you know is the right choice. As a contractor [for my entire professional career] both as an employee and as an owner, I can tell …
Read Full ArticleLet’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 …
Read Full ArticleWhen 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 …
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