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Welcome to Episode 1 of the All Things

How to Waterproof Leaky Stone Foundations

Adirondack Basement Systems has been providing wet basement and crawl space repair services to 13 counties surrounding the Greater Albany area for over 14 years. Kevin Koval built the company on the principle that business success should be achieved by focusing on the customer and providing them with excellent service and products, rather than working simply to make money.

Wet Basement, Foundation Damage and Crawl Space Repair in Albany NY

The PolyLevel System from Foundation Supportworks is a state of the art approach to repairing sinking concrete. PolyLEVEL takes the original concept of mudjacking and combines it with modern knowledge and technology. Rather than using a mixture of concrete and mud, PolyLevel utilizes high-density polyurethane to raise slabs back to a desired level.

Concrete Repair and Leveling

ThermalDry Insulated Floor Decking is a revolutionary basement subflooring product from Basement Systems. The insulated decking is made from inorganic materials, designed to withstand damp conditions, flooding, and plumbing leaks, which are all common in basements.In this video, Larry Janesky, founder and owner of Basement Systems explains why it’s a bad idea to install finished flooring on top of a cold, damp concrete slab. When water vapor passes through the porous concrete slab from the soil, water vapor and humidity can build up underneath wood subflooring, and mold and rot can quickly become an issue. Water from a plumbing leak can also damage the plywood decking. Without a solid, waterproof base underneath, finished flooring will be ruined and will need to be replaced.ThermalDry Insulated Floor Decking is a smarter alternative to the built-up plywood subflooring that is traditionally used by contractors. The waterproof, insulated subflooring is made from inorganic materials that will never get moldy or rot. A 1-inch layer of SilverGlo foam insulation helps keep basement floors warm. A magnesium oxide board provides a durable base for your chosen finished flooring. A cross-hatch pattern of grooves on the bottom of the ThermalDry Decking panel allow moisture from a plumbing leak to eventually dry. With ThermalDry Floor Decking, your basement floor covering will be protected from any water vapor that travels through the porous concrete slab.There are a number of floor covering options to install over the ThermalDry insulated subfloor. Basement Systems recommends installing vinyl wood-grain flooring, but wall-to-wall carpeting can also be installed.Basement Systems dealers fix more than 53 thousand basements each year across North America. In addition to keeping your basement floors dry, your local Basement Systems contractor can also waterproof your basement with WaterGuard perimeter drainage, a TripleSafe sump pump, a SaniDry basement dehumidifier.Once your basement floor is dry and insulated and your basement is waterproofed, you can build the finished basement of your dreams! Visit our website to learn more about ThermalDry Insulated Floor Decking and any of our other basement waterproofing products or call us to schedule a FREE consultation.

ThermalDry Insulated Floor Decking: Revolutionary Waterproof Basement Subflooring

Like many homeowners across the US, Ron Hazelton had a flooding basement which kept him awake during heavy rain periods. The problem was so serious that after each storm he had to use a mop and a floor sucker to get rid of the rising waters.
After a particularly messy flooding episode, he decided that it was time to get the problem solved once and for all. He scoured the internet for companies providing state-of-the-art basement waterproofing solutions -- and found Basement Systems.
Larry Janesky, the company’s owner, came to inspect Ron’s home. After a thorough evaluation, Larry was able to explain to Ron exactly what the problem was and what would be the perfect solution.
Like many others with similar problems, Ron’s basement was flooding because during heavy rains the ground around his house would oversaturate with water. Hydrostatic pressure would begin to build up and push water against the wall. Following the path of least resistance, the water would then find its way into the basement through its weakest spot: the joint between the foundation walls and floor.
More evidence of this problem was found all over the basement walls, in the form of efflorescence. Efflorescence is a chalky, powdery substance that builds up on basement walls when mineral-saturated water infiltrates the concrete and then evaporates into the basement, leaving these mineral salts behind.
The solution for this type of problem resides in relieving the hydrostatic pressure by installing an internal perimeter drainage system. The system intercepts water before it enters the basement, diverts it to a sump pump system, and then evacuates it out and as far away from the foundation as possible.
Larry and his crew at Basement Systems installed a full perimeter WaterGuard basement drainage system, and a TripleSafe sump pump system with two backup pumps, so that Ron can rest assured his basement will stay dry no matter how heavy the rains – and even in case of a power outage!
The unsightly, efflorescence stained walls were covered with BrightWall acrylic panels. These panels not only spruce up the look of the walls, they also act as a vapor barrier, and intercept any water coming through the concrete walls, diverting it to the perimeter drainage.
Ron can now enjoy peace of mind and sleep soundly through storms, knowing that his basement now has the best protection against flooding available in industry!
Basement Systems is the world’s leader in developing basement waterproofing, basement finishing and foundation repair solutions. With over 20 years of success and unparalleled expertise, award-winning products, outstanding quality in customer care, and a dealership network of over 300 dealers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland, there’s no better place to find the best solutions for basements, crawl spaces, and foundations.
Visit our website or call to locate a dealer near you and schedule your free, in-home inspection.

How to Waterproof a Basement | Ron Hazelton's House Calls feat. Basement Systems

Are you tired of having to suck water out of your basement? Would you like to transform it into dry usable storage space, or finish it for additional living space without the fear of flood damages? Adirondack has all the right solutions for you!As Albany and Troy experts in “All Things Basementy!”™, we offer basement waterproofing, basement finishing, foundation repair services... and we fix nasty crawl spaces too!Inspections and estimates are always free, and the warranty is the best in business. Call us of visit our website to schedule your free quote!

Adirondack Basement Systems for “All Things Basementy!”™

Have you noticed your basement walls bowing or cracks on your foundation walls? Are your windows and doors not lining up or opening and closing properly like they used to? These can all be signs of some serious foundation problems. Luckily, Adirondack Basement Systems can help.We provide effective, state-of-the-art,solutions to permanently fix virtually all types of foundation problems, avoiding structural failure and putting your home back on solid ground. Call today for a free inspection and estimate!

Home Foundation Problems? Adirondack Basement Systems Has the Solutions!

Foundation related problems such as wet basements, bowing leaning and cracked basement walls, and foundation cracks never get better on their own. They always get worse. Don't let a small foundation problem turn into a structural failure nightmare. Call Adirondack Basement Systems today, to schedule a free, in-home inspection and estimate.

Foundation Problems Never Get Better on Their Own. Adirondack Basement Systems Can Fix!

Heavy rains can be a nightmare and cause your basement to flood. If you are tired of mopping and shop-vacuuming your basement every time it rains, give Kevin Koval's Adirondack Basement Systems a call. Their patented, award-winning basement drainage system and powerful sump pump systems will help keep your basement dry, no matter how much water mother nature sends your way. Reclaim your basement as a usable storage space, or even as finished living area! Our basement waterproofing systems are backed by a Transferable Lifetime Warranty. If you ever sell your home, the next owner is covered. Call today for a Free Estimate!

Heavy Rains Flooding Your Basement? Adirondack Basement Systems Can Help!

In the coldest areas of the U.S., wintertime usually brings a load of potential wet basement problems to homeowners. To keep our basements dry year round, we rely on drainage systems installed along our foundation perimeter to collect the water from rain, snow and other types of frozen precipitation. The water is then channeled to a sump pump to pump this water up and out of the home through a discharge line and direct this water as far away from the house as possible.
Sometimes during the winter -- especially after a significant snow fall -- the end of the discharge pipe might be covered with snow and ice, and water may freeze inside the discharge pipe, clogging the system. When that happens, the water returns back into the sump pit, and the sump pump will continuously recycle the water without the ability to get rid of it. Eventually, the overwhelmed sump pump may be unable to handle the volume of water and burn out -causing the basement to flood.
To prevent that catastrophe from happening, Larry Janesky and his team at Basement Systems Inc. developed the IceGuard discharge line extension. The IceGuard has a patented design with perforations to keep the water flowing out of the basement, even if the end of the pipe is clogged, thus preventing basement flooding.
Basement Systems, has been successfully fixing wet basements for well over 20 years, and using their accumulated experience to develop and perfect a full line of products designed to effectively and permanently solve all types of basement water problems.
The IceGuard extension is just one of the many smart solutions designed to keep your basement dry and exclusively available to you through a dealership network of over 300 contractors across the U.S., Canada and U.K.

What is an IceGuard? | All Things

Insulating a Rim Joist with SilverGlo

Welcome to the second Episode of the All Things

Crawl Space Insulation

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