Basement Waterproofing Blog - Basement Technologies

Why do I Need a Battery Backup Sump Pump Unit?

Published on 2010-09-14 11:13:47

James Pratt of Basement Technologies answers the common basement waterproofing question, “Why do I need a battery backup sump pump unit?”

Basement Technologies Signs Exclusive Licensed Dealer Agreement With Terminix Services

Published on 2010-09-09 13:52:46

Recently, Basement Technologies, Inc. announced Terminix Services Inc. has signed an exclusive Licensed Dealer agreement to join the Company’s fast-growing National Basement Waterproofing Network. Terminix Services, Inc. (www.bigbugs.com), headquartered in Danville, Illinois, is a 64-year old, third generation, family-owned major franchise specializing in all aspects of pest and termite control services. Starting with one employee in 1946, [...]

Surface Water Drainage Problem Solved – Lawn Magnum

Published on 2010-07-28 17:03:35

About The Lawn Magnum A problem plaguing property owners solved: surface water collected from extreme rain storms by run off of downspouts and basement discharge pumps now drains directly to roots of vegetation and the water table aquifer. No longer will water be relocated to other surface areas and cumulate into large ponds or overburden [...]

Crawl Space Waterproofing Solution – Safe Crawl

Published on 2010-07-13 14:42:30

What’s “lurking” under your home in your crawl space? Water? Dirt? Insects? Rodents? Radon gas? Crawl spaces can be a homeowner’s unseen, forgotten nightmare. Water and humidity can destroy the structural integrity of your home. Bugs and rodents tend to enter your living space. Ignoring the issue is not a solution. Safe Crawl™, the crawl [...]

Ineffective Exterior Methods of Basement Waterproofing – Exterior French Drains

Published on 2010-06-29 10:02:12

Exterior French drains are a realistic solution during construction. In fact, most new homes today do have an exterior french drain system. However, in a post-construction setting – when a water problem is diagnosed in a completed home – exterior French drains are not a realistic solution. With landscaping, decks and the necessity for heavy [...]

Where Water Can Enter The Basement: The Floor / Wall Joint

Published on 2010-06-08 14:15:49

In order to know how to waterproof a basement, you need to know how water enters the basement.  There are six different ways water can enter the basement: 1. Floor / wall joint 2. Floor crack 3. Wall crack 4. Bulkhead 5. Window 6. Over the sill plate and down the wall In this post [...]

Sump Pumps Power & Dropoffs

Published on 2010-06-02 13:36:47

James Pratt gives us information about sump pump power, sump pump drop-offs, and different kinds of sump pumps. Have questions about sump pump installation or just want more information about sump pumps in general? Head over to BasementTechnologies.com!

Sump Pump Information – Introduction

Published on 2010-05-27 13:33:32

After all of this analysis of many of the available possible basement waterproofing systems, it has been determined that the shallow depth interior sub-floor system is the most reliable and effective in a post-construction basement waterproofing situation. The second most reliable system is the interior pipe and stone system. This system, however, does have inherent [...]

Basement Waterproof Deep French Drain vs High Tech Patented System

Published on 2010-05-25 13:25:49

James Pratt, Founder and President of Basement Technologies compares old-style deep french drain systems with newer high-tech patented basement waterproofing systems.

Basement Technologies Featured in US Developer’s Journal

Published on 2010-05-18 14:46:46

Recently, an interview entitled – Reclaiming an Industry Boston Basement Technologies, with James Pratt was featured in the US Developer’s Journal. The article goes over how Basement Technologies was started, how it has grown and how it will continue to grow in the future.  Some of the key ideas that James Pratt employs when working [...]