Howard Shachter | September 10, 2009
A mortar joint is the grout-sealed area between the brick, or mortar, of your house and the concrete foundation that is buried below the earth.
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Howard Shachter | September 9, 2009
A simple test can find out exactly where the seepage is coming from even if your basement is finished.
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Howard Shachter | September 9, 2009
Common causes can be leaky window wells or water penetrating the foundation walls.
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Howard Shachter | September 3, 2009
Look for condensation in the windows or perhaps there is a funny smell in the air from mold spores.
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Howard Shachter | September 3, 2009
A primary electric sump pump is usually commonly hooked directly to a home’s electrical system.
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Howard Shachter | September 3, 2009
The main component that separates a good sump pump from a low quality unit is the pumping capacity.
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Howard Shachter | August 31, 2009
Don’t risk being caught in a thunderstorm with your power out and your basement flooding.
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Howard Shachter | August 31, 2009
If the foundation is poured concrete, look for cracks in the wall.
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Howard Shachter | August 31, 2009
Sometimes downspouts deposit water too close to the base of your home, causing erosion.
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Howard Shachter | August 31, 2009
The most common cause of seepage problems is usually cracks in the wall of a poured concrete foundation.
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