- They let a lot of light into the basement
- They turn a basement room into a legal bedroom
- They increase safety by having a secondary fire escape
- They increase your property value with the addition of an extra bedroom
- They create a more enjoyable space without the feeling of being 'in a basement'
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Why would I want an Basement Egress Window?
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Basement Waterproofing Chicago: Basement Crack Repair
Basement Waterproofing Chicago: Basement Crack Repair: Most people think it's best to leave leaking foundation crack repairs for spring. The fact is... its best to repair them this fall. Having m...
Basement Crack Repair
Most people think it's best to leave leaking foundation crack repairs for spring. The fact is... its best to repair them this fall. Having mositure remain in a crack during Chicago winters will cause them to expand even larger and leak more. Fall is the best to have your basement crack repaired. Visit our crack repair specials at http://www.reliablebasement.com/
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Basement Waterproofing Chicago: Basement Waterproofing Tips
Basement Waterproofing Chicago: Basement Waterproofing Tips: Late fall is a very good time to check gutters and down spouts, with leaves and branches falling from trees can cause gutters to clog and wa...
Why do sump pumps fail?
Why does a sump pump fail?
Power Failure: In most cases, a sump pump fails because of a loss of power. There are several reasons you could lose power. There could be a storm causing a local power outage, a tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse; a damaged power feed line or even something as simple as an unplugged pump. In some cases a wearing sump pump will cause the electrical breaker to trip.
Mechanical Failure: Another common reason for sump pump failure is a mechanical problem, such as a faulty part or an aging pump. The pump may be burned out or jammed with mud or a stone. It could have a broken impeller, drive shaft or the float switch could be stuck or broken. A back up pump isn't going to protect you from mechanical failure so it is wise to purchase a separate alarm that will alert you to a system failure in addition to your backup pump. Most mechanical problems with the sump pump are float related. If the pump does not start, the float may be hanging on something in the tank. A simple repositioning of the pump should solve the problem. If this fails, the float may need replacement. If the pump fails to shut off when the water level drops to the bottom of the sump tank, this indicates you need a new float.
Pump Overload: Pump overload usually occurs when an excess of water flows into the sump pump. When this happens the pump is unable to handle all of the incoming water and it malfunctions. Also, a pump will overload if foreign matter becomes trapped, partially clogging the pump. This will cause the motor to start to run slower and eventually the sump pump will stop working.
Power Failure: In most cases, a sump pump fails because of a loss of power. There are several reasons you could lose power. There could be a storm causing a local power outage, a tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse; a damaged power feed line or even something as simple as an unplugged pump. In some cases a wearing sump pump will cause the electrical breaker to trip.
Mechanical Failure: Another common reason for sump pump failure is a mechanical problem, such as a faulty part or an aging pump. The pump may be burned out or jammed with mud or a stone. It could have a broken impeller, drive shaft or the float switch could be stuck or broken. A back up pump isn't going to protect you from mechanical failure so it is wise to purchase a separate alarm that will alert you to a system failure in addition to your backup pump. Most mechanical problems with the sump pump are float related. If the pump does not start, the float may be hanging on something in the tank. A simple repositioning of the pump should solve the problem. If this fails, the float may need replacement. If the pump fails to shut off when the water level drops to the bottom of the sump tank, this indicates you need a new float.
Pump Overload: Pump overload usually occurs when an excess of water flows into the sump pump. When this happens the pump is unable to handle all of the incoming water and it malfunctions. Also, a pump will overload if foreign matter becomes trapped, partially clogging the pump. This will cause the motor to start to run slower and eventually the sump pump will stop working.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Basement Waterproofing Tips
Late fall is a very good time to check gutters and down spouts, with leaves and branches falling from trees can cause gutters to clog and water to fall directly next to the foundation. This will cause hydrostatic pressure on foundation walls causing even the best foundations to leak. Get out and clean those gutters so you are ready for the spring thaw.
Vince
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Vince
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