Basement waterproofing and crawl space repair in MD

Basement Systems USA Receives Award at International Convention in Connecticut

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:51:47 -0400

Elkton, MD – Basement Systems USA was recently honored at a meeting of over 600 guests from all over the United States and Canada at this year’s Team Basement Systems Convention. The annual convention is held each year between Seymour, Connecticut, (where the Basement Systems headquarters is located) and Hartford, Connecticut, and brings together dealerships of the international network for classes, seminars, training, parties and networking.

This year, Basement Systems USA received an award at the Team Basement Systems International Convention. Basement Systems USA was awarded for being one of the Top 50 Basement Systems Dealers in the United States and Canada.

The convention featured guest speakers Krish Duhnam (of the Zig Ziglar corporation), and the “Pit bull of Personal Development” Larry Winget. A sports-themed party at the Connecticut Convention Center ended the convention week with music, food and performances by the Harlem Wizards and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders.

Basement Systems USA is a certified Basement Systems Dealer specializing in crawl space repair, foundation repair and basement waterproofing in Elkton and surrounding areas. Basement Systems USA provides free estimates to homeowners in parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland and other neighboring towns.

Basement Systems is an international network of basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and basement finishing contractors. The international headquarters, based in Seymour, Connecticut, also provides sales and service throughout Connecticut and Westchester County, NY. Larry Janesky's Basement Systems has been helping homeowners increase their usable living space for over 20 years across the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. They have 27 patented basement and crawl space products, designed to help homeowners get more out of their basements and increase their home's value.

Basement Systems U.S.A. offers the Total Basement Finishing System Today!

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:18:27 -0400

Basement Systems U.S.A. works hard to satisfy their customers in every way possible. We now offer total basement finishing that can transform your basement from wet and unfinished to dry, new, and beautiful!

Our locally owned company has a complete system to finish your basement not only for the next couple years, but for a lifetime. The products we offer are dependable and highly efficient with a 50-year warranty on EverLast Wall Restoration and a 30-year warranty on ceiling tiles. This is a remodeling experience you don't want to miss!

Basement Systems U.S.A. offers insulated walls, waterproof floors, and no-sag ceiling tiles that would be ideal for any basement. There's no need to shop around for different companies- we offer it all! Our products can help you transform your basement into a kids play room, home gym, home office, home theater or anything else. These quality products are designed to work in every basement and will stay in style for years and years to come.

Installing the Total Basement Finishing Systems is an investment that is definitely worthwhile. Contact Basement Systems U.S.A. for free estimate on basement finishing in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas today.

Philadelphia Basement Expert To Appear on DIY Networks Renovation Rookies

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:23:11 -0500

Philadelphia, PA â Basement Systems USA will be repairing a local familyâs basement, a project that is being aired on national television February 19, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. as a part of Renovation Rookies on the DIY Network.

Meg and Jacob Rubenstein have been living in a home with just one bathroom and have decided it is now time to make a change. They have chosen to have a new bathroom built in the basement. Unfortunately this project gets more complicated with the discovery of asbestos tiles, a water damaged basement and the need for a new plumbing system.

Basement Systems USA is a local basement and crawl space environment expert that provides various home improvement services such as basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation. They are a value member of the internationally renowned Basement Systems, Inc. network of more than 300 experts.

In addition, they are a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Maryland and in New Jersey. The BBB has also noticed the high quality and customer service Basement Systems USA offers, and has awarded them with multiple integrity awards over the years.

Contact them today for helping transforming your wet basement into a dry basement in Philadelphia.

The DIY Network debuted on September 30, 1999 and is another network developed by the creators of HGTV and the Food Network.

Protect Your Home From the Negative Effects of Snow

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:51:03 -0500

2011 has proven to be a record year thus far. ItâÂÂs only February 3 and this yearâÂÂs snowfall of 37.8 inches has exceeded last year by 10 inches! Overall, Philadelphia has seen 116.5 inches of snow this winter, and thereâÂÂs more to come.

Snow doesnâÂÂt just cause problems for motorists, but homeowners as well. ThereâÂÂs the ice damming and roof cave-ins, but thereâÂÂs also runoff. LetâÂÂs take a look.

RunoffâÂÂOnce the snow begins to melt, or if the rain begins to pour, many homeowners see a lot of water leaking from the roof and settling in the soil around the foundation. This makes for the perfect setting for water damage in a basement.

The water begins to rise beneath the foundation and could leak into the basementâÂÂsomething that could be prevented in a basement protected by a sump pump system. This system actually sucks up the water and distributes it away from the house.

With water comes water damage and with water damage thereâÂÂs mold growth. Once you have mold youâÂÂll notice a musty odor. Yay for snow!

Protect against runoff by contacting Basement Systems USA. TheyâÂÂre your local basement contractor in Philadelphia and all local areas. TheyâÂÂll help waterproof your basement, prevent water and mold damage, and finish your basement into the room of your dreams!

Crawl Space Horror!

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 03:10:16 -0500

As much as you try to not think about your dirt, vented crawl space and what might be lurking under there, it is not always possible to ignore the problems it brings.

During the hot and humid summer months in Maryland and Pennsylvania, you have to deal with the nasty odors, the humidity, the buckling floors.

Your AC is blasting but the air that comes out of the vents is not cool enough and your house is always muggy. When winter comes, things don't get much better, with the freezing drafts coming from the crawl space and uncomfortably cold floors.

It is like living with a monster under your feet, ruining your finances, your home and maybe even your family's health. Ever wonder why you or a loved one suffer from constant asthma attacks, headaches, or has that "cold" that never seems to go away?

Crawl space problems are so prevalent in Maryland, and Philadelphia PA area, that industry experts call it a house epidemic.

This presentation will show you exactly what causes these problems and what you can do to solve it once and for all with our CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System!

Crawl Space Horror in Philadelphia

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BBB Rating

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:33:01 -0500

Local Basement Waterproofer Earns BBB A+ Rating

Elkton, MD - Local company Basement Systems USA earns A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Basement Systems USA is focused on satisfying customers and their specific needs on each basement waterproofing project in the Philadelphia, PA, north Delaware and Maryland areas. As a result of a culture of quality service and workmanship, Basement Systems USA has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

This A+ rating provides evidence to consumers that Basement Systems USA abides by the eight BBB tenets including a willingness to, “Approach all business dealings, marketplace transactions and commitments with integrity.” Basement Systems USA works to gain the trust of customers and continues to make positive, healthy contributions to homes through their services.

Basement Systems USA is a basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, foundation repair, and mold remediation company that was founded in 1987. For over two decades, they have honed their skills using only certified contractors and technicians as well as quality Basement Systems products.

With more than 20 years in the basement waterproofing industry, Basement Systems USA hopes to make a lasting, quality contribution to their customers’ lives.

Basement Systems USA is a Basement Systems, Inc. dealer. Basement Systems, Inc. has been awarded 25 patents for the many unique products developed specifically to prevent basement water damage and repair crawl spaces from damaging moisture problems. The company has won many awards and patents for their innovative products and services, including being a finalist for the national Better Business Bureau's prestigious National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. Basement Systems has also won 22 quality and innovation prizes for products and services.

For more information about Basement Systems USA or a free basement waterproofing or crawl space encapsulation quote in the Philadelphia, Wilmington, Dover or north Maryland areas, contact us by phone or online.

Basement Systems USA
Elkton, MD
http://www.basementsystemsusa.com

Ground vapor barriers in vented crawl spaces: do they work?

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:35:04 -0500

Everything was done "by the book" in your crawl space.

The dirt floor was lined with a vapor barrier, overlapping 6 inches in the seams, the seams sealed with tape. The liner ran a few inches or half way up the walls and was fastened or glued it in place, following all the typical recommendations. You provided the code specified amount of vents, which were left open year round or during specific seasons, following the regional guidelines.

Yet now, after a few years, your house smells like a wet dog, your hardwood floors or plywood sub-floors are warping, your carpet is damp and you or someone in your family is always feeling miserable with allergy symptoms.

You suspect the crawl space and as you open the door to it you realize you need a mask, flash light, a bio-hazard suit, a good stomach and a dose of courage to enter the place.

Your crawl space is filthy, moldy, and full of bugs. The smell of decay ins unbearable. You can poke holes with a pen in your floor joists and the insulation, now turned into something resembling science fiction B movie monster, is falling off.

You wonder what went wrong. You and the thousands of other American homeowners who own houses with vented crawl spaces, that go through this same situation every single day.

What went wrong - and cases such as yours and the one in the picture prove - is that those crawl space venting recommendations are wrong. They make no sense from a scientific standpoint and if nothing is done to change them and educate the consumer, they will victimize more and more homeowners.

Moisture ruined crawl spaces are so common in the US, that they can be considered part of a true housing epidemic.

The only proven way to protect the crawlspace is through encapsulation and conditioning systems such as our CleanSpace System. Encapsulated crawl spaces are proven to significantly improve your home's health, indoor air quality and energy efficiency.

Contact us for a free estimate and see how easy and affordable it is to have a crawl space so dry and clean, you can safely use it for storage.

Building Permits in MD: a navigation chart

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:19:59 -0400

In the article, “Permit Us to Explain” written by Laura Barnhardt for the Baltimore Sun, the author compares the process of getting permits to remodel a home in that State, to navigating a foreign country.
The amount of paperwork they demand, and the long lines at the clerk’s office are only a few of the many hassles homeowners have to face when trying to get permits for remodeling projects.
Says the author: ‘Although most of the local governments in the region make forms and information available online and several have automated telephone systems for scheduling inspections, the process can be complicated, because it varies in each jurisdiction and by the type of renovations being done. In some places, homeowners creating a garden shed might just as well be building an embassy.”
However, to simplify things a bit, the article brings you the basic information you’ll need according to the region you live.
It lists types of project requiring permits, fees, where to go and where to park. A must stop for any MD resident considering a home improvement project.

The little house that would not sell

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:51:45 -0400

It was a charming little house, located in one of the best little neighborhoods in the county, freshly painted and fairly priced. The seller even paid for a professional home stager to spruce up the place an entice buyers.

The real state agent was so excited when he first listed it. And just about every prospective buyer would fall in love with it, at first sight. Young couples would discuss ways to decorate the rooms as they visited and their children would fight over the "coolest" or biggest bedroom.

Old couples would assign functions for each room, and comment on how they'd place a specific piece of furniture.

Judging by their initial reaction, you would think that the house would be sold in no time. But everything changed once they reached the basement. The heavy musty smell that came about as soon as the access door was opened would immediately silence even the most talkative buyer.

The small children would eventually speak up and say what the grown-ups wouldn't: "Eeeeeeeeeeeew, mommy! This place stinks!"

Fact is that the charming little house had a wet and moldy basement.

Wet basements are among the 10 things that will make buyers run away from a deal, and render your house very difficult, if not impossible to sell. Sellers will probably need to decrease the price considerably and sell the house as a "fixer-upper", even if everything else in it is in perfect conditions.

On the other hand, waterproofing and remodeling the basement prior to sale, will add that much room to your home as living area, therefore, increasing the property value.

A transferable warranty, offered by a reliable waterproofing contractor, will cover the buyer after the ownership is transferred, so that you the seller will not be held liable in the future.

Man (and Woman) Caves: reclaiming the basement as private sanctuaries

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:17:02 -0400

Everyone needs a space to call their own. We all at some point of our busy lives, dream of a place where we can get away from daily chores, routines and worries, and just relax or indulge in some pleasant activity, alone or with the people we love.
That is pretty much the concept behind the âMan Caveâ trend: to create personal private sanctuaries in a home, where people can do things that would be difficult to do everywhere else in the house, without being interrupted or becoming a nuisance for the rest of the family.
And what better area in a house than the basement, to give a cave all the characteristics it needs? Basements are part of the building but separated from the rest of the house. They offer privacy, convenience, and room. A whole floor worth of it!
Although the âcaveâ concept is marketed and celebrated as a âguy thingâ, women too are beginning to look at the basement as more than just the place where they do the laundry.
They are being turned into mediation rooms, ateliers, craft and sewing rooms, private gym and even private spas.
They also serve often as a private entertainment space, for that special âgirlâs night inâ without husband, kids, and the house pets.
Experts say that allowing yourself to retire to such private spaces where you can unwind relax and be yourself, is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. It helps prevent or alleviate stress.
The next time you feel like getting away, consider that the best place for that might be right downstairs.