Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Repair in NY

Featuring Mold Removal on news Channel 9

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:28:20 -0400

You won't find a doctor that says mold in a home is good. In fact some studies prolonged exposure to certain allergens can increase the severity of certain health conditions, some as serious as asthma.

By Kevin Koval - Adirondack Basement Systems Expert.

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The video presents a case study about a customer Sharon Mills who kept Sani Dry Basement Dehumidifier into her basement to reduce moisture and allergens. After having Sani Dry Dehumidifier ( product of Basement Systems ) she found her basement lot less musty and no mildew.

Featuring dry basement on news Channel 9

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:35:25 -0400

On Capital News 9 Channel, Kevin Koval of Adirondack Basement Systems presented the idea of having Dry Basement and its advantage.

"If you keep your basement wet, instead of fixing it and making it dry, you can get rot in the beams upstairs. It can rust out your furnace, your water heater. It also makes your house harder to heat and cool when the air is wet," said Koval.

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I hope for the home owners around Upstate New York this video matters a lot and everyone is aware of their wet basement.

Egress Compliance

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:28:31 -0400

Egress Compliance- If you have been considering a remodel of your existing basement or are building a new home with a basement you should be aware of your local building codes for egress requirements. Definition EGRESS� noun 1.The act of coming or going out; emergence, 2. The right to leave or go out, 3. A path or opening for going out; an exit. With ScapeWEL, the window wells become code� compliant safety escape routes and basement areas are opened up for additional living space. Not only will you increase the value of your home. You will also get added selling features, higher profits and more saleable square footage. All municipalities are now requiring proper emergency exits from the basement and proper emergency entry by firemen, and other rescue workers in the event of a house fire. So not only will your new ScapeWel Window Well beautify your home by allowing natural light into you basement, it will also provide an excellent way to meet your local basement egress window requirements. Advantages and Standard Features Allows more natural light into basement, attractive earth tone color complements basement interior and blends with any architecture, Satisfies section 310.4 of the UBC (Universal Building Code) and the IRC 2003 Building Code for basement egress (International Residential Code), Easily added to existing structures, Mounting flanges attach directly to the foundation., Provides planting space for visual enhancement, Terraced step design aids emergency escape, Ideal for remodeling and new construction, Perfect companion for escape windows, Maintenance free and UV stabilized for many years of trouble free service.

What Happens to your basement if the power goes out?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:25:55 -0400

Living in the �GREAT NORTH EAST� we all have lived through the terrible storms, and watched them come and go. We have also all had the situation of �NO POWER�. If your home loses power does your basement ever flood? Do you loose sleep wondering if your sump pump is still running? Have you spent hours in the middle of the night with a Shopvac sucking up water? If so we have the answer for you!!! The UltraSump Battery back-up unit is the perfect solution for those unfortunate nights/days of �NO POWER� Call us today to discuss!!!!

To WET Vac or NOT to Wet Vac? That is the Question

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:23:15 -0400

To WET- VAC or NOT to WET- VAC that is the Question!!!! Is your basement SMELLY, DAMP, MOLDY, or WET? Do you cringe when you see the weather forecast calls for rain? Are you DREADING the spring thaw? Can you have an indoor pool party in the basement? Do you HATE going in the basement? Do you and your honey flip a coin to see whose turn it is to wet-vac the basement? If you answered YES to any or all of these questions, then Adirondack Basement Systems can help!!! There are many different reasons why basements leak!!! The main concept is that water flows down hill and will ALWAYS find the path of least resistance (in this case that big open area under your home- your basement) Let�s review a few: Builders spent monies on pretty things- cabinets, kitchens, floors, windows- items that homeowners look for when purchasing a home, and did the bare minimum in the water proofing of the basement. Exterior footing drains have become clogged from silt or have been blocked/ broken over the years. The same is true for interior drainage systems. Cracks in walls from shrinkage and settling have over time begun to leak. Which ever may be your issue have no fear WE ARE HERE TO HELP!!! We have many different ways to help you to keep your basement dry ALL OF THE TIME!!! Our Design Specialists are trained in all aspects of basement waterproofing, structural repair, moisture control, dehumidification, and crawl space solutions. We would love to help you to solve your water/moisture needs. Call us today to schedule a FREE written estimate, and receive a DRY BASEMENT SCIENCE or CRAWL SPACE SCIENCE book FREE. Our main goal is to educate; we want to make sure that every home has a safe, usable living environment for the entire family!!! For more information visit us on the web: www.AdirondackBasement.com Call us 518.371.9621 to set up an appointment, or contact via email: lisa@AdirondckBasement.com

Grant Programs- to fix your Basement or Crawl Space

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:21:53 -0400

Government Grant Programs Did you know that there are State and Federal Funds available to help homeowners with home improvements? These home improvements are varied depending on program, eligibility, and project! Contact your local county or town offices to see if your home qualifies!!!! Please Contact us for more information at: 518.371.9621 or Lisa@AdirondackBasement.com

Found Money!!!

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:19:07 -0400

FOUND MONEY!!!! We all know that this year, money and the economy are huge concerns. We have some ideas to help you to manage your money and have safe usable space in your basement or crawl space!!! Programs are outlined below: SmartBuy Financing Program- program highlights: SAME AS CASH Financing No Payments for 180 Days 180 days starts after job is completed 100% Financing on projects over $1000.00 Simple (less than 10 min), over the phone application With the SmartBuy Program you have 2 options: you can either apply for financing or you can be pre-approved prior to committing to having your project installed. Applying for financing has never been easier. Please follow these simple steps below: 1.) Call EnerBank USA 1-866-510-4595 2.) When prompted press 1- to apply for loan, 1- for English, 1- to apply for loan 3.) The EnerBank USA rep will ask for our DEALER NUMBER 106 4.) They will ask for the Promotional Code- CKD487 (180 days same as cash) 5.) They will ask you some personal information 6.) Then once approved they will give you your confirmation number After the application process is complete 1.) EnerBank USA will contact Adirondack Basement Systems with your confirmation number 2.) Adirondack Basement Systems will then fax a copy of your invoice to them (less the deposit amount) 3.) EnerBank USA will review the invoice and the loan documents and a PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM (PAF) 4.) They will then send you the LOAN DOVUMENTS and the PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM (PAF) 5.) On the final day of installation, once you have reviewed the installation and are satisfied with the work, you sign the PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM (PAF) and give it to your foreman 6.) The foreman will turn in the PAF to our accounting office, who will fax it to EnerBank 7.) Once your PAF has been received by EnerBank the 90 days same as cash period begins Any questions please feel free to call us 518.371.9621 or email lisa@adirondackbasement.com

Frozen discharge lines can cause basement floods

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:25:05 -0500

The best sump pump in the world will not work without a proper discharge line. The water that the sump pump gets out of the basement must flow through them to be eliminated.

However, in some regions, cold winter weather may cause those discharge lines to freeze and completely clog.

As a result, when the water hits the clog, it begins to flow back into the sump pit, and the pump starts to recycle it, rather than simply pump it out.
That can lead to sump pump failure and consequently, to basement flood.

All these problems can be prevented with a simple and inexpensive attachment called IceGuard, developed by Basement Systems. The Ice Guard will keep the water flowing when the discharge pipes freeze.

Click here to see a video of the IceGuard in action. Then contact us for a free estimate on this and many other of our innovative waterproofing solutions.

You will be pleasantly surprised to see how affordable it is to keep your basement dry all the time.