Basement Waterproofing

If you have water coming from your basement wall(s) and/or coming from what is called the'isolation joint' which is where the bottom of bsmt wall ...

about 8 hours by BV001128

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Basement wall leaking where copper water supply pipe passes through wall.

I have a leak in the basement wall where the copper water supply pipe passes through the wall. The pipe is not leaking, but ground water leaks in d...

about 17 hours by Allensmusic

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Hole in basement wall where pipe passes through is leaking.

I have a copper water pipe water supply to the house which enters through the basement wall. The problem is that groundwater comes leaking through ...

about 17 hours by BV001125

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basement leaking at top of concrete

We bought a 30+ year old home about a year ago. At the time of purchase there was some rotted boards where the frame of the house meets the poured...

1 day by Dave A

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Using the Best for Exterior Low Voltage Landscape Lighting, a Garden Sprinkler System or the Install of an Irrigation System

If you have decided that you would like to have exterior low voltage landscape lighting or a garden sprinkler system installed in your home or busi...

3 days by BV001109

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Type of drain system-PVC pipe or "Hydraway" (and abestos question)

Hi everyone--- Just found this site this evening. I am deciding on a drain tile system and I learned of a "hydraway" system which is a flexible fa...

3 days by BV001109

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Moisture Barrier Under Shed

I'm purchasing a pre-fabricated vinyl-sided wood frame storage shed that is constructed on 4 x 4 P.T. skids. I plan on putting down a 3-4 inch bas...

4 days by BV001095

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Fix Bowing Walls or Lay New Block

Hi there - new here, with a serious bowing foundation wall. I've lived with this wall for 7 years now, and when I noticed (for the first time) mice...

4 days by BV001094

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refinishing basement after water damage

Due to a flood in the basement, about 1 foot of dry way was cut out around the perimeter of the basement (along with the carpet and baseboards). G...

8 days by BV001041

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framing off by 1/8"

while framing my basement i keep running into problems where because of either irregularities of the wall or floor or very slightly warped 2x4s my ...

14 days by tyrrell

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Bentonite / HdroClay WaterProofing

Have a corner in the basement where seepage occurs during the spring and heavy rain. Landscaping / downspouts look good. An old draintile system ...

15 days by BV000998

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obsolete well pump and holding tank in basement

The house is 160 yrs old and has a well pump and tall galvanized tank in the basement. We have public water and would like to remove it. Who does t...

21 days by BV000945

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basement insulating

I have rubber wall and thin foamboard on my exterior basement walls that are below ground. I will have a small house dehumdier installed in the bas...

24 days by BV000921

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Flitch plates (don't know where to post)

Hi all: Not knowing where to post this, I am posting it here as well. Was wondering if any of you have had experience with fli...

6 days by oppolaheabs

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Finding the right people for basement dig

I have an unfinished 900 sqft walk out basement that I am considering excavating to gain additional height. I know this is not a DIY job at all, an...

about 1 month by BV000879

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