For anyone with a basement, the fear of it getting flooded might be something that you worry about constantly. After all, many of us use our basements to store memorabilia and things we feel a strong emotional attachment to. Others will be using the basement as a spare room, and as a place for someone […]
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Sometimes, keeping it simple is the most effective way to waterproof basement walls. The same thing can be said about our SANI-TRED instructions. Prep: Remove any existing coating & make sure it’s dry. Prime: 1 coat of PermaFlex (do 2 prime coats for cinder block). Patch: 2 parts Liquid Rubber Base (LRB) mixed with 1 part Thickening
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Indoor air pollution is often the culprit behind allergic reactions, nausea, headaches, and even heart disease. Exposure to mold, radon, and chemical emissions can affect your health long term. The health risks of indoor air pollution are higher among people who spend the majority of their time indoors. It is estimated that more than four
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The American Society of Home Inspectors, which is a nonprofit association of professional home inspectors, claims that 60% of houses in the U.S. have problems with moisture and these problems are most often found in basements that are chronically damp or even wet. A likely source of this water intrusion against the basement wall is
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Most molds can be safely removed yourself using common household products and tools. There are many types of mold and mildew that thrive in basement environments. It’s always the best idea to take preventative measures to stop mold and mildew from forming, and to remove mold for better optimum air quality and better health. However,
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