Finished Basement Flooring: Then and Now

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by Jacques Bouchard

Like all things these days, basement flooring has made some huge advancements from the past. What is being understood more and more often today, especially by basement waterproofing contractors, is that these floorings simply do not work. Consider these points:

1. Concrete is porous and absorbs moisture. Because of this, water vapor and a mineral powder called efflorescence continuously passes upwards through the floor and into the basement.
2. Concrete is cold– made so by the earth around it.
3. Most basements will eventually flood from the plumbing, basement windows, water heater, washing machines, or through the foundation.

If you have a basement finishing project in mind and want to install these products, think again. Basements remodeled with traditional materials, such as carpeting, linoleum, tile, and wood, are being ruined and ripped out every day. And this is a big investment– you’re not going to want to pay to do this again.

Flood Prevention: Troubleshooting Your Sump Pump.

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We all understand that sump pumps are, after all, mechanical devices, and therefore prone to occasional breakdowns.That is quite unfortunate, especially when you think that this very device is your first line of defense against basement flooding.

Nevertheless, there are a few factors that will make a sump pump more likely to fail.

By paying attention to them, and taking the necessary steps to avoid problems, your pump will run longer and more effectively, protecting your basement and property from the costly damages and hassle of basement flooding.

Larry Janesky is Connecticut SBA’s Person of the Year

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Seymour, CT - Larry Janesky, founder and president of Basement Systems, Inc., has been named the 2012 Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year by the U. S. Small Business Administration. With 24 years of hands-on business experience, Janesky is recognized as an authority on business start-up and growth, an acclaimed speaker and innovative leader, an inventor with 27 patents, and the successful author of five books.

Janesky has been selected for this prestigious honor for “his outstanding work toward his customer base” said Bernard Sweeney, Connecticut SBA District Director. Mr. Sweeney went on to say that the company’s basement repair and finishing services offer “an alternative for young families, the option of expanding their home without moving.”

Early in his career, Janesky saw the need for basement waterproofing when one of the houses he built developed  a cracked foundation wall that was leaking water into the  basement. From this single observation and determination to find a solution, Janesky has grown his basement waterproofing and repair company into an award-winning, successful enterprise with 345 dealers and franchises in six countries.

Today, Basement Systems, Inc. has grown to include sister companies founded or co-founded by Larry Janesky. Connecticut Basement Systems Inc., CleanSpace, Total Basement Finishing Inc., Relia-Serve Corporation, Foundation Supportworks Inc., and Dr. EnergySaver LLC, are all located at the company’s corporate campus in Seymour CT, encompassing 210,000 square feet of office space and training facilities.

While building a successful organization using his intuition, technology, and hard work, Janesky has designed a fun place to work and to innovate. His business model, a philosophy actually, focuses on outstanding customer service, well-trained employees, and the development of businesses and their owners.

In addition to securing patents for dozens of innovative products, Basement Systems, Inc. has earned numerous awards for customer service and integrity including being a finalist for the Better Business Bureau’s National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics and a three-time recipient of the same award from Connecticut’s BBB.

Janesky will represent Connecticut during National Small Business Week in May when all state and territory winners gather in Washington D. C. where the national SBA award recipient will be announced.

Connecticut Basement Systems specializes in basement waterproofing in CT. Visit them online for a free basement waterproofing estimate in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Danbury, Fairfield, Norwalk, and other surrounding areas.

Egress Windows and Your Home

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What are Egress Windows?

Egress windows are a type of window that provides an emergency exit from a basement living space.  These windows provide another escape from the basement during an emergency situation other than the stairway to the upstairs.

Where are Egress Windows Required?
Most building codes require homeowners to install an egress window only if the basement or part of it will be used as a bedroom, while others will demand an egress window if you plan to use your basement as additional living space.  No matter what kind of room you are plan build, it is always better to be safe and have an alternate escape should a fire erupt on the first floor.

Benefits
Egress windows not only provide safety to you and your family when spending time in your basement, but also provide natural light. This natural light can make your basement feel less like a cave and more like any other living space in the house.

Our dealer network installs egress windows throughout the US, from Burbank ,  California, Omaha, Nebraska to Connecticut.

Basement Insulation for a More Comfortable Home

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by Francine Maglione

Who wouldn’t love a warmer, cozier house in the winter? Freezing homes are very unpleasant. Cold floors and surfaces force homeowners to wrap themselves in blankets and sweatshirts to stay warm, but there is something you can do that you may not have thought of before: basement insulation and finishing.