2010-08-26 17:38
The GrateDrain french drain system has the best set of protections against iron bacteria issues in the basement.The GrateDrain System installed on the inside of a Basement.Iron bacteria is p… Read More
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basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and basement health. Various discussions and topics about basement finishing, waterproofing, and other home improvements
2010-08-25 13:38
The Grate Sump is much more than a normal sump basin to place a sump pump in. It's a total connection system that ends up being the command center for the GrateDrain system.It helps the Grat… Read More
2010-08-25 13:38
One of the popular advantages of GrateDrain over other french drains is that it is specifically designed and installed to protect against floor seepage.Floor seepage is when water pushes its… Read More
2010-08-25 13:38
Other features of the Grate Sump, that aren’t talked about nearly as often as some aspects of the GrateSump, are, in my opinion, some of the most interesting about this sump basin. Whe… Read More
2010-08-25 13:37
Painting the walls in the basement after you've finished it should really be considered the last step in any finishing or remodeling project (next to hanging shelves or nick-knacks)The healt… Read More
2010-08-25 13:37
I was challenged, as where many other people, by the writer of ProBlogger.net to come up with 7 links to other posts on my blog. Following his format, I’ve put together this post to he… Read More
2010-08-25 13:37
This summer has started off with a bang. Heavy floods caused serious problems in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. A few weeks latter parts of Tennessee are hit hard causing problems for thous… Read More
2010-08-25 13:35
Over the past few years I've heard some pretty remarkable stories about home imporvement. The time, energy, and money that many people put into their homes is amazing, and some of the storie… Read More
2010-08-25 13:35
As I mentioned in my previous post I’m looking for your own Basement Stories. Things that you might remember, or currently use the basement for now, that have had an impact on your lif… Read More
2010-08-25 13:35
KCCI posted a severe weather warning for Flash floods today adding to the possibility of more water damage in the state from this summer’s weather patterns.Uncommon levels of moisture… Read More
2010-08-25 13:34
Storm Team 4 weather forcast today focused on the amount of rain that Milwaukee and Southern Wisconsin have seen over the past 2 months. With over 18 inches, and more than half of the summer… Read More
2010-08-25 13:33
As I've talked about before, Hydrostatic pressure is the build up of pressure caused by water increasing in volume under the basement floor. Eventually water has no where to go but up and wi… Read More
2010-08-25 13:32
Iron Bacteria build up in a Pipe and StoneDrainage system ruins a finished basementAs I’ve mentioned before about the Grate Drain, many of it’s features help to control iron bact… Read More
2010-08-25 13:32
photo credit: edition.cnn.comScientists have already speculated about the warmer conditions on the planet causing future problems with weather. As reported by FoxBusiness.com today, Pakistan… Read More
2010-08-25 13:31
Every spring and summer it feels like similar questions come into the site. One of the more common ones is about how to dry out a basement after flooding. This particular reader asked a more… Read More
2010-06-28 14:24
I wanted to take the time to announce that Safe'n'Dry Basement Blog is now officially on Facebook. If you are a fan of the blog, or even found one helpful post, I would love to have you beco… Read More
2010-06-24 18:09
The NAWSRC is celebrating 30 years! The National Association of Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors announced their 2010 Annual Convention dates and locations. This year they str… Read More
2010-06-18 14:26
Homeowners often ask, "what's the difference between an exterior system and an interior system?" and sometimes quickly followed by "well, then why not just install an exterior system?"Both v… Read More
2010-06-04 18:13
Basement walls have been constructed many different ways in the 1900s. Most of the homes we live in have been built to standards created in the 1970s based on the last energy crisis. However… Read More
2010-06-04 18:13
Basement walls have been constructed many different ways in the 1900s. Most of the homes we live in have been built to standards created in the 1970s based on the last energy crisis. However… Read More
2010-05-28 13:17
The longer water sits in the basement or crawl space, the more time it has to contribute to the conditions of the home.Water that sits in an area like the basement, doesn't move, doesn't fil… Read More
2010-05-26 19:29
Recently the owners of Grate Products asked me to write a bit on their new CrackShield product that they are training contractors on. The writings have started to take a live onto themselves… Read More
2010-05-21 13:09
This is a common misconception that many homeowners, and even many plumbers and contractors have. A sump pump, by itself, will not completely solve a wet or flooding basement problem.Sump pu… Read More
2010-05-19 13:58
Second hearing on flood prevention projects in Cranston, RIhttp://newsblog.projo.com/2010/03/-cranston-ri----a.htmlRhode Island DOThttp://www.dot.state.ri.us/Hands on Disaster Responsehttp:/… Read More
2010-05-14 13:36
"It's been weeks since the first storm, and we keep getting water in out basement. It now seems that every rain more comes in, is this normal?"Disappointingly yes, it is very normal / common… Read More
2010-05-10 14:27
Floodbusters Inc in Maryland recently started publishing a blog about basement waterproofing in maryland. Their latest post goes into a bit more about why they chose to use the Grate Drain o… Read More
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