Main Articles How do I know the contractor I am about to hire is reputable? Unfortunately, in every field, there are ?less-than-reputable? individuals waiting to prey on the consumer. Fortunately, when dealing with your basement, the consumer has the ... Last Modified: 2006-02-17 Number of views: 716 How do I return a product that I cannot use? This question should have been asked in our help forum. Write to us with the product you purchased, purchase date, and invoice number and we will provide you with instruction... Last Modified: 2008-01-15 Number of views: 84 How to choose a contractor The Basement Depot promotes and expects good business ethics and practices from all member contarctors. Our contractors must adhere to the strictest Stardards of Practice annd... Last Modified: 2006-02-17 Number of views: 825 Iron Bacteria - The Red Stuff   Iron Bacteria ? commonly known as iron ocher, iron algae, or as some basement waterproofing installers call it, red slime or the ?red stuff?. Actually the problem is n... Last Modified: 2006-05-02 Number of views: 2354 I've read some of the articles in your forum and gathered that I may need a larger capacity pump for my system. Our basement stays dry until we get a monsoon rain, which has happened a couple of times this year, then we'll end up with an inch or two of water through out the basement. We currently have 1/3hp pump that was installed by Basement Systems. The water is channeled by the tiles also installed by them. I called them and was told that moving up in pump size probably would not do the trick, and that I should have them come out to install a second pit with a secondary 1/3 hp pump that would only come on when the level of water got to high and overflowed into the new pit.I'm wondering if I should go ahead and pay the $850 they're asking to do the second pit or should I just install a 1/2hp pump to move more water and save $400? What would you do?Bobby Increasing the pump size is probably not the solution - bigger is not always better. A 1/3 hp pump should be enough. Let me use a different scenerio to help you understand the... Last Modified: 2007-08-02 Number of views: 264 This is just a test - making some changes :) Response - emailed?... Last Modified: 2007-03-28 Number of views: 287 What is the difference between an accredited and provosional contractor? Although all Basement Depot Contractors are required to uphold the highest standards of practice and ethics to remain listed on Basement Depot, an accredited contractor is req... Last Modified: 2006-02-18 Number of views: 559 Why should I hire a Basement Depot contractor? Basement Depot Accredited Contractors are screened to be sure they are properly insured and licensed to do business in the state(s) they are listed in. Basement Depot Accred... Last Modified: 2006-02-28 Number of views: 603 would installing a sump pit/pump allow outside water to migrate to the pit w/o having to install an internal basement drainage system...would the rising water table that creates more hydrostatic pressure during heavy spring rains be drawn to this pit vs through the walls/floor? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Water will follow the path of least resistance. Without a drainage system to create the path of least resistance, you will likely experience t... 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A vapor barrier on the basement walls is an important part of finishing your basement. First it will protect any water leaks from wall ties, or wall cracks (even ones tha... Last Modified: 2005-05-09 Number of views: 6528 How to Service My Sump Pump... Items you will need: 1) 5 gallon Bucket (is handy) 2) Screw Drivers - Flat & Phillips 3)Small hand held scrub brush ( stiff bristle) 4) Wet/ Dry Vacuum 5) garden hose... Last Modified: 2005-05-09 Number of views: 4431 Controling Mold Growth in Basements... Mold needs a combination of things to grow. First it needs a food source such as organic material (ie. paper, cardboard, sheetrock, wood, dust, etc.) Second, it needs a water ... Last Modified: 2005-05-09 Number of views: 3065 sump pumps... Sump pumps are one of the most neglected things in the home. It is vital to clean and maintain your sump pump to keep it in good working order. It is best to try and do the cl... Last Modified: 2005-05-05 Number of views: 2853 History of Basement "Waterproofing"... Basement Waterproofing has advanced from the first attempts to drain ground water from under a basement floor. No doubt the first sub floor drainage systems were nothing more ... Last Modified: 2006-07-15 Number of views: 2825 Iron Bacteria - The Red Stuff...   Iron Bacteria ? commonly known as iron ocher, iron algae, or as some basement waterproofing installers call it, red slime or the ?red stuff?. Actually the problem is n... Last Modified: 2006-05-02 Number of views: 2354 At lumber liquidators.com ,they suggest venting a crawl space before insta... Venting crawl spaces is what many experts used to suggest and some still do. Building Codes in many states still recommend venting crawl spaces. However building scientists to... Last Modified: 2006-04-18 Number of views: 1722 I am refinishing the basement in my raised ranch home in RI. I intended to... You could apply a concrete sealer, however I think Thermal Dry Floor matting is a better option. The interlocking floor tiles will provide a air space between your concrete fl... Last Modified: 2006-05-02 Number of views: 1588 We just bought our first house in October. The basement has a sump pump but... Dear New Homeowner,There could be several reasons for the water in the basement. First, it could be backfill saturation- this is when the soil around your foundation invites s... Last Modified: 2005-05-09 Number of views: 1342 I've been told that I need an egress window installed in my basement to be... It is true that building codes in your state may require you to install an eggress window for a second exit in case of emergency. I would recommend that you contact a Basement... Last Modified: 2005-07-26 Number of views: 1232 Most Recent Articles How do I return a product that I cannot use?... Where can I get the Fiber Strips used to prevent bowed basement walls.Would... 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