Moisture problems after rain or snow
April 13th, 2017 | by Henri
Water buildup where drain used to be Q. We recently had some weather move through the area. An inch of
Browsing the "Wet basements" Tag
Installing a French drain
September 11th, 2016 | by Henri
Q. How do you correctly install a French drain? A. The proper installation of a French drain depends upon where
Systems for drying out basements
August 13th, 2016 | by Henri
Q. I have lived in my 40 year old home for over 20 years now and have been plagued by
Inspector misses moist basement walls
August 3rd, 2016 | by Henri
Q. We closed on a house about a month ago and when we moved in, we noticed these wet stains
Basement floods after heavy rain
June 14th, 2016 | by Henri
Q. Our finished basement got water in it for the first time in 13 years with the heavy rain in
Bottom of sump should not be sealed
April 19th, 2016 | by Henri
Q. Should my sump for a basement sump pump have an open or closed bottom? Pump suppliers do not agree.
Basement walls moist and moldy
April 6th, 2016 | by Henri
Q. I had a French drain installed last year which keeps the floor dry, but the cellar walls are moist,
Waterproofing of basement attracts centipedes
February 20th, 2015 | by Henri
Q. I live in central New Jersey and had a water problem in my basement. I had a waterproofing company
Water forms on new basement walls
February 6th, 2015 | by Henri
Q. Our new house has water on some of the basement walls. The builder says it is condensation from humidity.
Laundry-room drain is backing up
November 17th, 2014 | by Henri
Q. My house is a 50-year-old small ranch with a full basement. It has no sump pump. About a year
Water from driveway leaks into basement
July 31st, 2014 | by Henri
Q. I have a cement driveway that is sloping toward the house. I moved the basement steps, used Waterplug, and
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