December 17th, 2008
In an effort to bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate this season, Basement Systems is working with TEAM, Inc., and the Valley Chamber of Commerce to help out the Valley chapter of Toys for Tots. Basement Systems will act as an official drop-off site for toys and donations, as well as donate a truck to pick up donations from various local organizations such as the post office, banks, daycare centers and other places. John Kay, of Basement Systems, is spearheading the project and has donated his time driving the truck to pick up donated toys for young children and money to go towards gifts for older children and teenagers.
“The older children kind of get left out,” said Kay. He added that those who donate have also given gift certificates to movie theaters or video game stores for older kids and teenagers in need. Last week, Kay took a Basement Systems truck to 20 local businesses and collected toys. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 16th, 2008
A crawl space vapor barrier can prevent humidity and outside air from infiltrating your home.
For a crawl space, we install a 20-mil plastic crawl space vapor barrier called CleanSpace on the walls and floors. We also seal off the crawl space doors and vents to make an airtight space. If the crawl space has block walls, we seal off the open cavity on the top of the block with a clear plastic covering that allows termite inspectors to do their job without interfering with the installation. Once the crawl space is sealed, we can install a drain to take care of plumbing leaks, and we usually recommend a dehumidifier to help dry out the wood and keep the humidity levels appropriate in the space in the future.
Keep humidity out of your basement with ThermalDry basement flooring.
Basement Systems provides a variety of different basement wall products and floor matting, all of which will provide a vapor barrier on the surfaces that will keep humidity from entering the home through the walls and floors. There’s also a basement dehumidifier that we can install that, when combined with the wall and floor system, should help keep mold and dust mites from feeding off everything organic in the basement.
We also have many other products that will keep the house energy-efficient and safe from damage, including energy-efficient basement windows and energy saving window wells.
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November 25th, 2008
Sealing and encapsulating a vented crawl space can save a lot of money for homeowners.
There are two major problems with subterranean space in the housing industry- concrete and dirt foundations in basements and vents in crawl spaces.
Concrete and dirt are both porous materials, and when basement and crawl space walls and floors are built out of these materials, moisture from around the foundation is able to constantly pass through. This is what makes basements the infamously damp, dreary, and moldy spaces.
Likewise, the vents in crawl spaces also let in enormous amounts of humidity in the summer. When warm air rises in a home, it exits through the upper levels. This creates a vacuum in the lower levels, which pulls air upwards from the crawl space. This in turn creates a vacuum in the crawl space, and air is pulled from the vents to replace it. So crawl space vents don’t ventilate air so much as they pull air in from the outside. This pulls humidity in the crawl space and home, causing rot, mold, and mildew in the space. Wet wood attracts termites, and rotting crawl spaces lead to sagging floors and possible structural damage, so the problems begin to stack on top of themselves pretty quickly. And in the winter, the same crawl space vents will allow cold air into the crawl space, which also saves on utility bills.
Tags: crawl space dehumidifier, Crawl Space Moisture, crawl space vapor barrier
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November 24th, 2008
The foundation repair specialists at Peak Basement Systems in Colorado will be given the unique opportunity this week to pier the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. They will be using around 20 helical piers to complete this job.
Starting Wednesday, foreman Chris Como, a Double Platinum Service Provider recently honored for inventing the “Extendo Bracket” for piering in tight spaces, will spearhead the job. The project will also be overseen by CTL Thompson, foremost authority on piering in the nation. The crew will be driving down 24 light commercial helical piers over the course of two days.
The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs is the headquarters for the U.S. Olympic Committee administration and the Olympic Training Center programs. It is one of three Olympic Training Centers and has been in operation since the late 1970s.
For more information on Peak Basement Systems, check them out online!
Tags: colorado springs, foundation repair, piering
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November 19th, 2008
An employee of Basement Systems, Mike King, will be running in a half marathon to raise money for Crohn’s & Colitis research.
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are little-publicized digestive disorders that 1.4 million Americans and millions more worldwide suffer from.
If you would like to donate money to this cause, visit here: http://www.active.com/donate/MI09fairwest/08MKing
For more information on Mike’s project, check out his blog: http://www.basementsite.com/mikeking/
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November 17th, 2008
Weatherizing your home can help you save money and keep your family out of the cold during the chilly winter months. Every winter it seems that home improvement organizations release another list of ways to winterize your home that you may just ignore, but now more than ever it’s something you should consider doing. With the cost of energy and fuel on the rise, it’s important to do everything you can to be prepared now before disaster strikes your home and bank account.
Winterizing your home can be time consuming, but it is worth the effort. Start now and you can avoid a slew of weather-related problems. Make sure you have a snow shovel, sand and rock salt handy for outside your house, but also look through your home and see if the interior is winter ready as well.
Winter Check List
The Tulsa World writes that you should have your furnace serviced early so problems don’t arise when you need your heater. You should also close off your crawl space so that cold drafts aren’t able to penetrate your house, and check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By cleaning out leaves and debris from drainage areas around your roof you’ll lower the chances of ice dams or other types of blockage that can cause problems. Disconnect your hose from the outdoor faucet as well to keep the hose from freezing.
Home Depot recommends these tips for preparing your home for the winter in a cost-effective manner:
- Caulk around your windows and doors to eliminate drafts.
- Use expanding foam insulation around spigots and other entry points to your house.
- Close the flue on your fireplace when you’re not using it.
- Check the weather stripping under your doors and garage doors to make sure it isn’t worn.
- Make sure that your attic insulation meets the R-value for your area.
- Close off heat vents in rooms that aren’t used on a daily basis.
Check out the rest of this article here: http://www.basementsystems.com/press/view.php?id=130
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November 4th, 2008
The Connecticut Technology Council and UHY Inc. have identified Basement Systems as a 2008 Tech Top 40 winner. Since 1997, the Connecticut Technology Council has been recognizing the fastest growing technology companies based on percentage revenue growth.
Basement Systems will be honored during the UHY Inc. Tech Top 40 Awards Gala & Technology Showcase on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 5 p.m. at the Chevrolet Theater in Wallingford. Winners were selected in each of six technology categories with category winners to be announced the evening of November 6. The Connecticut Medal of Technology will also be presented to Professor T.P. MA from Yale.
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October 28th, 2008
A local Connecticut home inspection company is using Basement Systems basement waterproofing and crawl space science to train Real Estate agents.
Inquiring Eye Home Inspections, located in Trumbull, CT are basement and crawl space specialists that help homeowners to not only find problems in new homes, but to assist them in making their homes healthier and more energy efficient.
The training helps Real Estate agents to learn to address damp and wet basements, and musty crawl spaces. Instead of leaving homeowners to deal with these situations on their own, Inquiring Eye Home Inspections helps them to understand the problems and solutions that basement and crawl space environments hold.
Tags: basement mold, Basement Systems, crawl space mold, home inspection, home inspector, mold, Real Estate classes
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October 22nd, 2008
Basement Systems' RainChute EZ is part of a basement waterproofing system.
No doubt, downspout extensions are a great way to keep a lot of water away from the foundation of a house. Basement Systems carries two different models of downspout extensions in 3 and 4-inch sizes to address this as part of a basement waterproofing solution.
But will they keep a basement dry?
I just read a newsletter claiming that downspout extensions and a shallow french drain would solve a basement water problem. This made me nervous coming from someone who might be considered an expert because the homeowner may do these things and be lulled into a false sense of security. Now the author only claimed that the basement would be drier, but still, to the reader, this may be an endorsement that the problem is solved. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basement waterproofing, downspout extensions, drain tile, french drain
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October 21st, 2008
Larry Janesky, State Senator Rob Kane, 1st Selectman Robert J. Koskelowski, and other special guests cutting the ribbon at Basement Systems grand opening for building #2.
At the opening of Basement Systems’ new 57,000 sq.ft. facility, inspiration and hope brings a community together.
100-125 people showed up for a ceremony where Larry Janesky, the owner of Basement Systems Inc., gave a heartfelt testimonial about his feelings on where he came from, where he is, where he will go, and the importance his employees have played in his success.
In attendance among the large crowd were President Bill Purcell of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, President Paulette Hotton of the Connecticut Better Business Bureau, First Selectman Robert J. Koskelowski, Junior Achievement President Bernadine Venditto, and State Senator Rob Kane (Assistant Minority Leader) of the 32nd District. The opening marked a milestone for Basement Systems Inc, defining success and community involvement for the 21-year-old leader in basement waterproofing and crawlspace repair. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Basement Systems, Connecticut Better Business Bureau, Foundation Supportworks, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, Relia-Serve
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