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The Right Basement Waterproofing System Can Protect Your Home From Flooding

Heavy rains show why waterproofing is so important.

 

(PRWEB) July 17, 2006 -- The phones were ringing off the hook. Homeowners, who never had a drop of water in their basements before, were knee deep in ground water seeping in all over. The flash floods over the past few weeks in the Washington, DC and Maryland areas, as well as in the Northeast, have caused problems in even the driest homes.

“We were on the five, six and ten o’clock news last week, showing people what we do to fix wet basements,” said Daniel Fitzgerald, Vice President of Marketing at Basement Systems Inc. “With a network of basement waterproofing contractors all across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland, we’re helping dry up hundreds of wet basements each week, making homeowners very happy!”

We were on the five, six and ten o’clock news last week, showing people what we do to fix wet basements
With a network of basement waterproofing contractors all across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland, we’re helping dry up hundreds of wet basements each week, making homeowners very happy!
One thing I recommend is that prior to finishing a basement… have it waterproofed
We see so many beautifully finished basements with two, three, even six inches of water in them from these uncommonly heavy rains. If you’re going to spend 10 or 20 thousand dollars to finish your basement, you should protect the investment.
We see sump pumps get overwhelmed in these times
With all the recent rain and flooding, we’ve received many calls from people who had sump pumps that failed or couldn’t keep up with the water. We have since switched those with our sump pump systems, but it’s too bad that people have to have their stored valuables or finished basement ruined before they get the right system installed.
Once or maybe twice a year we see these heavy rains, where it may rain five to six inches in a single day. And maybe once every three years we see ten inches of rain in a three or four day period. These are the times when basements get wet.

“One thing I recommend is that prior to finishing a basement… have it waterproofed,” said Bob Cherry, general manager of Quality 1st Basement Systems in New Jersey. “We see so many beautifully finished basements with two, three, even six inches of water in them from these uncommonly heavy rains. If you’re going to spend 10 or 20 thousand dollars to finish your basement, you should protect the investment.”

When ground water is flooding the basement, seeping in between the basement floor and the walls, or through a wall or floor crack, Basement Systems’ dealers have foolproof solutions. The patented WaterGuard basement waterproofing system by Basement Systems has been installed in over 60,000 basements in four countries. Complete with a lifetime warranty, the one-of-a-kind WaterGuard system maintains a dry environment, enabling homeowners to use the space for anything they wish.

In many homes with a basement waterproofing system installed, sump pump failure becomes the number-one cause of flooding in the basement.

“We see sump pumps get overwhelmed in these times,” said Rick Wentworth, owner of Basement Systems – The Floodbusters, the local dealership that covers Maryland and the greater Washington, DC area. “With all the recent rain and flooding, we’ve received many calls from people who had sump pumps that failed or couldn’t keep up with the water. We have since switched those with our sump pump systems, but it’s too bad that people have to have their stored valuables or finished basement ruined before they get the right system installed.”

The tri-patented TripleSafe sump pump system quietly pumps water drained from the WaterGuard system out of a basement using three pumps for a complete solution. Protected by an airtight compartment, the TripleSafe pumps water in a variety of scenarios. Under typical water conditions the primary pump (a high quality cast-iron pump chosen from extensive testing as the most reliable) simply does its job. But when the heavy rains come, even if only once a year, and the primary pump fails to keep up with the volume of water seeping in, the second more powerful pump joins in, effectively pumping more than 6,200 gallons of water per hour (at an eight foot head) out of the basement. In the event of a power outage, the third, battery backup sump pump takes over. The TripleSafe sump pump system is also armed with the patented WaterWatch alarm that alerts the homeowner if the water level rises above the point where the pumps should engage.

If you are knee deep in water or just cleaning up the remnants of the recent storms, you don’t have to live through another wet basement. For more information on a state-of-the-art system designed to make your home safe, dry and more comfortable, call Basement Systems at 800-261-5705 for a free inspection and estimate.

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Basement Waterproofing Creates New Living Space

The current episode airing on Bob Vila deals with basement waterproofing prior to a basement finishing project. According to Vila, the biggest challenge to any basement remodeling project is keeping water out. It is relatively simple and inexpensive.

 

(PRWEB) November 14, 2006 -- The current episode airing on Bob Vila deals with basement waterproofing prior to a basement finishing project. New living space in a home can be attained by two means: either by building an addition or by finishing a part of a home that is currently unfinished. Of these two methods, only basement remodeling is relatively simple and inexpensive.

As Bob Vila says in the episode, the biggest challenge to any basement remodeling project is keeping water out of the basement and making it a dry basement. If making an investment in a basement finishing project, be sure to protect the investment with a basement waterproofing system. The system being installed in the Bob Vila episode is Basement System’s WaterGuard basement waterproofing system.

Finishing a basement increases the living space in a home by one-third in a two-story home and doubles the space in a one-story home. If a basement is wet and unusable, the home owner is still paying for this useless space. This makes the cost per square foot higher in the livable upstairs space. Plus, the items typically stored in the basement are now upstairs, taking up valuable usable space.

A basement waterproofing system is the right start. The next step is to make the space comfortable and energy efficient, and in Bob Vila’s basement remodeling episode, Bob takes a look at Basement System’s ThermalDry Wall System. This pre-finishing wall material prevents water vapor and also works hand-in-hand with the WaterGuard system as it drains wall leaks into the drainage system. Bob Vila also points out the energy conservation idea behind ThermalDry Wall System – the membrane acts as a radiant barrier that reflects heat back into the basement, saving energy and money.

After any groundwater, plumbing, or other leaks are addressed prior to the basement remodeling, using a SaniDry Basement Air System is the solution to keep a basement free of mold and humidity. The SaniDry can remove four times the water out of the air, while using the same amount of energy as a household dehumidifier. Since dry air is less costly and easier to heat and cool, this amounts to significant energy and money savings. The SaniDry also boasts a two-stage filter system to keep the air clean, creating a healthier environment for the homeowner’s family.

Installing a vapor barrier for a basement floor is important, especially if planning on putting carpet in a finished basement. Basement Systems has a patented sub-flooring product called ThermalDry Basement Floor Matting, a specially engineered polypropylene tile that insulates the floor and does not allow water vapor to condense. The tiles lift the carpet off of the cold concrete floor creating a more comfortable, softer floor surface in a home.

By using Basement Systems’ patented basement waterproofing products, a homeowner can rest assured that a finished basement will be protected, as well as the family’s well being.

For more information on Basement Systems basement waterproofing and finishing products, visit www.basementsystems.com or call 800-261-5705. To see Basement Systems on the Bob Vila Web site visit http://www.bobvila.com/Showrooms/Basement_Systems/

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Quality 1st Basement Systems Contributes to the Relief of Flooded Residents

Quality 1st Basement Systems, a basement waterproofing company, donated ten high quality sump pumps to the Emergency Relief Fund of the Fair Lawn Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. Fair Lawn Borough received almost nine inches of rain during the recent northeaster and the damage to Bergen County as a whole has been estimated at $300 million, as reported by North Jersey Media Group.

(PRWEB) April 21, 2007 -- Quality 1st Basement Systems, a New Jersey basement waterproofing contractor, donated ten high quality, cast-iron Zoeller sump pumps to the Emergency Relief Fund of the Fair Lawn Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. Fair Lawn Borough received almost nine inches of rain during the recent northeaster and the damage to Bergen County as a whole has been estimated at $300 million, as reported by North Jersey Media Group.

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We wanted to help the residents of our county, and the Emergency Relief Fund gave us a way to do this
Hopefully the Emergency Relief Fund can put these to use right away.
These [sump pumps should help some people get their wet basements clear of water so they can start with the cleaning process
I'm a fireman at heart and have always wanted to own an engine, so when one came available I jumped at it.
Basement Systems only picks the best basement waterproofing contractors in each region of the country to distribute their products
In New Jersey, the Bronx, and Staten Island New York, Quality 1st Basement Systems is an example of the integrity, generosity, and community spirited company that we like to work with.
New Jersey was placed in a state of emergency on Monday April 16, 2007, and more than 2,600 residents were evacuated. Courier News reported that up to 40,000 people were without power. Fair Lawn Borough is not expecting to see water levels drop significantly until Thursday at best, with the river four feet or more above flood levels.

Quality 1st Basement Systems co-owners Bob Cherry and Tom Roman started their basement waterproofing business in 1990. "We wanted to help the residents of our county, and the Emergency Relief Fund gave us a way to do this," Cherry said. "Hopefully the Emergency Relief Fund can put these to use right away."

"These [sump pumps should help some people get their wet basements clear of water so they can start with the cleaning process," added Roman, a former New Jersey fire fighter who maintains close ties with his former brotherhood, including privately owning a retired fire engine that they will deliver the sump pumps in. "I'm a fireman at heart and have always wanted to own an engine, so when one came available I jumped at it."

Quality 1st Basement Systems is the authorized Basement Systems dealer in northern New Jersey, including Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Morris, Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, and parts of Ocean, Warren and Hunterdon counties. They are a "Top 5" Basement Systems dealership out of a network of 200 dealers.

"Basement Systems only picks the best basement waterproofing contractors in each region of the country to distribute their products," said Richard Fencil, marketing coordinator for Basement Systems Inc., the manufacturer and distributor of basement and crawl space waterproofing materials. "In New Jersey, the Bronx, and Staten Island New York, Quality 1st Basement Systems is an example of the integrity, generosity, and community spirited company that we like to work with."

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