Archive for October, 2008

Home Inspector Recommends Basement Systems Products

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

moldy basement wallA 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.

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Are Downspout Extensions the Answer?

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
RainChute downspout extension.

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. (more…)

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Basement Systems Opens New Building in Connecticut

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Larry Janesky, State Senator Rob Kane, 1st Selectman Robert J. Koskelowski, and other special guests cutting the ribbon at Basment Systems grand opening for building #2.

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. (more…)

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Innovation Drives Growth and the Opening of Our New Building

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Relia-Serve Building

Relia-Serve Corp., a new member of the Basement Systems family, opens its new facility on October 20.

Basement Systems Inc. — a multinational company based in Connecticut — is expanding. Opening a newly constructed 59,000 sq.ft. facility on October 20th at 4:00pm. The opening ceremony is open to the public.

So although the housing market is down 7.7% in prices and 19.3% in sales from last year, according to the National Association of Realtors on their Web site in an article dated Sept. 9, 2008, Basement Systems Inc. is growing rapidly in its home improvement industry.

Innovation in both products and services is spearheading this growth with expansion into three new companies – Total Basement Finishing Inc., Foundation Supportworks Inc., and Relia-Serve Corporation. Built upon the 21 year-old basement waterproofing dealer network, these industries address home improvement, remodeling, and general contractors, leading the innovations in their respective markets. (more…)

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