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If I read you correctly, you have water in the basement, but not in the sump hole. If this is the case, your water level is not be high and your wa...
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Standard
I would have to say no. I assume you are talking about drainage and not supply. You can consider using construction adhesive, as an alternative...
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Poured Floor
Most concrete products require atleast 14 days of cure time before you can use an epoxy product without delamination issues. I find most cement ...
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Sherwin Williams
Here is a link to the products that I would consider being of good quality. I'm not sure if they will sell to you unless you are a business. If you...
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epoxy
All epoxy "coatings: are not created equal. Most epoxy paints will sit on top of the concrete and not have a good bond. I have tried a variety ...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Sanitred / Sani-tred?
Waterproofing products do not always seal against radon. Radon can break down certain products over time. The most important aspect of using an...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Reply
Rob, I looked at the pictures you sent me and wrote a reply. Check your mailbox. Although it is difficult to make conclusions based on photogra...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Report Them
If you have given them the opportunity to fix the issue, and they have not, then report them to the Better Business Bureau. Also, you may want to c...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Floor
Steve, I am in the Boston area and deal with these types of floors all the time. You can search previous posts for more information on the topic...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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No Warranty?
No Warranty?
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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smells
I have an Humidex system in my own house and install them on a regular basis. I like the Humidex units because they do serve a purpose. However, if...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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ok
Without seeing your basement, it's hard to comment on what you will need to convert your basement. The concrete alone will be expensive. Also, ...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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YES
YES
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Correct
Bill is correct. Your roof's construction will dictate how you should insulate. Do the right thing or you risk premature shingle life and structura...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Epoxy
In my opinion, no. If you are going to do it, do it right. It is an investment. Tackle it from the outside. 1. Water will always seek the path o...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Sump Cover
Again, it is hard to give you advice without seeing your situation. They do make sump enclosured that include a twist fit cover and I have also see...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Smell
Since I cannot be there to smell what you are smelling, I would have to make an educated guess. Most likely you have either an bacterial or mold gr...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Possible
Bill is correct. Here in the Boston area, the last two days have been very muggy and the RH was very high, so a lot of people are still using de...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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ugh
First things first, since you know mold is present, working in the area should be done with caution. However, I assume you have not had the mold te...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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Pictures
Pictures would be nice. It seems like you have some sort of perimeter drain system. Some call them French drains, which is almost a generic term no...
over 5 years by KingVolcano
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