Bsmt Waterproofing

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Crack Team Inc (injections)…a dry crack is a happy crack icon_biggrin.gif


St Louis,MO BBB lists 21 complaints last 36 mth Satisfactory record

-radio segment on Mr Happy crack

http://www.wsradio.com/find/?search=the+crack+team


can someone on this planet please explain how 21 complaints in 36 months defines an awesome product and permanent solution?

.....spread the Happy word?

http://www.thecrackteam.com/about/img/leno_lg.jpg


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another video treat wkrc in Cincinnati icon_biggrin.gif


http://www.wkrc.com/homeworx/ scroll down a lil, there`s 2 vid`s click under Home Worx Tips "The Right Way to Waterproof Your Basement"

Everdry Waterproofing is your expert guest from Fairfield,OH they are a BBB member and the BBB lists 5 complaints last 12 mth and 8 complaints last 36 mth and gives them a satisfactory record.

.....'inspection trench' on outside, looks to be dug out 18 inches, depth of bsmt wall to footing looks to be 5-6', soooo they are Only waterproofing about 1/3 of the depth of the bsmt wall. Vertical,step and horizontal cracks run further down in the basement wall which is where water will still be able to enter the wall, so mold can still be a factor since the entire depth of wall is not waterproofed. They are not stopping all the water from entering thus the need for their bs inside trench system.

Efflorescence will still show up on the inside behind Everdry`s 'Duroshield' that they put up against the wall inside to.... hide & conceal the walls! Insects will still be able to enter for same reason and so will Radon! Notice.... ....when they bring up Duroshield, Gary says " well thats pretty nice looking too!" hahahahahaha

Also Jim from Everdry says the Duroshield " prevents the stone from sweating"??? And " and therefore you can have a dry basement"....

click "Great solutions for leaky basements"

The 2nd Vid they bring up Mold and looks like they dug down a lil deeper on this one. They use NO hydraulic cement in cracks on outside, and they backfill with just about all of the same soil/dirt.

Early in Vid you`ll see the 'bottom course' of the block wall pushed in/cracked & Notice the step cracks...need ALL peastone-gravel against the Entire depth of that basement wall to relieve pressure, hello?

And....Early in Vid notice the.... HOLES they drill in YOUR block Walls! C`mon in Radon.

Then they remark they direct the water under the floor to a...pressure release system??? It`s a Freakin` Sump Pump for krist sake!


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http://www.search.bbb.org/search.html


punch in # 341 426 0900

BBB lists 21 complaints in last 36 mths including....advertising issues, guarantee or warranty issues, customer service issues, service or repair issues. But maybe-somehow they are the best, whats a few complaints right?

did Mr Happy crack take last 36 mths off? ![eusa_think.gif](upload://lNFeGuTetUAtwNVgUSOuUzgrGGK.gif)

then punch in 313 881 8035 and 586 777 4446 a lil BBB comparison

http://www.thecrackteam.com/about/press/releases/050706.html

-foundation repair specialists?

-coming to Detroit?

-they specialize in fixing foundation cracks with a 'Permanent' , cost effective-solution using injection treatment. ALL work carries the fully-tranferable Happy crack 'Life of Structure' guarantee

B. Manilow " i made it through the rain i kept my world protected i made it through the rain i kept my point of view i made it through the rain `n found myself respected by the others who.....got rained on too, and made it through".....................and still leaked too!


video http://www.decoproducts.comvideo.htm

waterproofing? this is gonna last huh? you say waterproofing, i say damproofing..... you like potato and i like potaeto, you like tomato i like tomaeto, potato potaeto tomato tomaeto lets call the whole thing off


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B dry Waterproofing Baltimore, MD BBB lists 9 complaints last 36 mth


http://www.complaints.com/directory/2005/july/13/44.htm

scroll down a tad ![eusa_wall.gif](upload://hILV5Z8gRVLwzVpRIDJEm01uB52.gif) post from Keisha, Baltimore


Everdry Waterproofing Grand Rapids,MI BBB lists 6 complaints last 36 mth

http://www.complaints.com/directory/2004/december/10/42.htm

scroll down ![eusa_wall.gif](upload://hILV5Z8gRVLwzVpRIDJEm01uB52.gif)


Everdry Waterproofing ![eusa_wall.gif](upload://hILV5Z8gRVLwzVpRIDJEm01uB52.gif)

http://www.complaints.com/november2002/complaintoftheday.november6.11.htm

Maronda Homes Inc of Ohio Columbus,OH

BBB lists 67 complaints last 36 mth is a BBB member

http://www.complaints.com/directory/2005/july/4/9.htm


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here is a lil dewatering system fer ya today

100% 'virgin vinyl baseboard' HAhahhahhaaa

keep drilling them holes for those 1 in 15 homes with higher radon levels ya knotheads

http://www.cthandiman.com/more-info-bsmts.html

scroll down `n click

....gotta real real toe-tapper tune too


the water barrier video from ct

http://www.cthandiman.com/do-it-yourself.html

yeah, scroll down `n click

the Good....

1. it will/should more often than not keep water off most of your basement floor for....awhile

the Bad.....

2. it will NOT stop water from entering your bsmt walls

the UGLY....

3. it will NOT stop/prevent Mold, will NOT stop/prevent Radon gas from entering through cracks `n other openings, will NOT stop termites-insects from entering through cracks etc, will NOT stop-relieve hydrostatic & lateral pressure that is against the Outside of bsmt walls which causes Bsmt Walls to crack,bow etc


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The Real reasons basements leak

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these folks install ‘Stabl-Wall’ and the ‘E-Z Breathe’ ventillation system among other things.


http://www.akron.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=0272004046

BBB lists 19 complaints last 36 - 6 complaints last 12 mth

this Vid posted earlier showed Everdry talkin` about & using E-Z Breathe near end of Vid http://www.wkrc.com/homeworx/ ....click vid Titled 'Great solutions to Leaky Basements' ![eusa_doh.gif](upload://has2a0g32D0AAlDjAwVcrg3HnhX.gif)

http://www.stablwall.com/homeowners/what_does.htm


Originally Posted By: Mark Anderson
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This guy Kenny has some Tv commercials… fer ya eusa_drool.gif


http://www.leakyba.com/tv.htm#,

.....remember....he can`t call you, y`all gotta call him


Originally Posted By: Mark Anderson
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stumbled across this


http://www.nachi.org/reinforcer.htm


http://www.rewedmonton.ca/content_view2?CONTENT_ID=1089

hey George, first off....damproofing isnt waterproofing and secondly, is this guy saying in 6th paragraph that by using Delta MS polyethylene that there will no hydrostatic & lateral pressure against the outside of bsmt walls?

Peastone/gravel is remedy, NOT Any kind of air gap technology


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Haege recommends NAWSRC members `cuz of its ethics & standards


Well, lets see what the NAWSRC says, maybe they have great ethics/standards, maybe not...you decide.

Q Why should i hire an Nawsrc member contractor? ![eusa_think.gif](upload://lNFeGuTetUAtwNVgUSOuUzgrGGK.gif)

A the answer is really quite simple: credibility. NAWSRC members are required to uphold The Standards of Practice & Canon of Ethics of the NAWSRC which are some of the most demanding consumer protection standards in the industry. By hiring a NAWSRC member you are hiring w.confidence that the contractor is 'reputable' & knowledgeable in the field. ' You can Trust a NAWSRC member-contractor'

Q What should i do if i have a problem with my contractor? ![eusa_think.gif](upload://lNFeGuTetUAtwNVgUSOuUzgrGGK.gif)

A ............your only recourse is to report your problem with your local Better Business Bureau. However, if your problem is with a NAWSRC member.........and if a problem is reported to the NAWSRC, we immediately take action.

Q Should the Outside of our basement walls be re-sealed? ![eusa_think.gif](upload://lNFeGuTetUAtwNVgUSOuUzgrGGK.gif)

A Generally speaking, NO . This work should have been done when your house was built.

Hey.... when and if the outside of the Bsmt walls were sealed when the home was built is called.......'Damproofing' ya nimrod ...and 99% of the time the bsmt walls were Not backfilled with peastone/gravel, got that? Damproofing is NOT waterproofing, and having the same soil backfilled agst walls makes for poor drainage along the walls. Backfilling w/peastone/gravel relieves hydrostatic & lateral pressure agst the Outside of bsmt walls. Hydrostatic & lateral pressure can crack,bow `n buckle walls whether its a new home or older home

Following is 'some' NAWSRC members with BBB Record

Ever Dry Waterproofing Columbus,OH 40 complaints last 36 mth

Everdry Waterproofing aka C & M Waterproofing St.Louis,MO 33 complaints last 36 mth

Everdry Waterproofing Fairfield,OH 4 complaints last 12 mth

Everdry Waterproofing Toledo,OH 13 complaints last 36 mth

Everdry Waterproofing Rochester,NY 26 complaints last 36 mth

B Dry Systems Baltimore,MD 9 complaints last 36 mth

http://www.complaints.com/directory/2005/july/13/44.htm

Maryland Waterproofing & Radon Reduction Pasedena,MD 4 complaints last 12 mth

Insta-Dry Systems Romulus,MI 8 comp`s last 36, 5 comp last 12

Ever-Dry Waterproofing aka Miken Industries Fort Wayen,IN 50 complaints last 36 mth

Everdry Waterproofing South Bend,IN 17 complaints last 36 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair Atlanta,GA 5 complaints last 12 mth

Atlantis Waterproofing Woodbridge,NJ 14 complaints last 36 mth

A Better Choice Waterproofing N.Huntingdon,PA 12 complaints 36 mth

Safe Guard aka Ram Jack of Illinois 9 complaints last 36 mth

K C Waterproofing K City,MO 8 complaints last 36 mth

Everdry Waterproofing Grand Rapids,MI 6 complaints last 36 mth

http://www.complaints.com/directory/2004/december/10/42.htm

All American Waterproofing & Exterminating Atlanta,GA 8 complaints last 36 mth, 4 complaints last12 mth

.......and quite a few others


Q What if the NAWSRC member-contractor has complaints filed against it with the Better Business Bureau? ![eusa_think.gif](upload://lNFeGuTetUAtwNVgUSOuUzgrGGK.gif)

A its very difficult for a company to remain in business for any length of time without having at least 1 complaint filed against it........its Not the number of complaints filed agst it............


Originally Posted By: Mark Anderson
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Test for Radon, help reduce Radon from the soil under ones basement floor but it wont stop Radon from getting into basement from the soil through cracks/other openings in basement walls, especially block walls.


http://www.homefront.com/index.php/tv/indiv/radon/


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http://www.fortressstabilization.com/spot%20rm.html


they state "Soil pressure can crack and bow a basement wall" and that using carbon fiber straps will "Permanently Stabilize basement walls" ![eusa_wall.gif](upload://hILV5Z8gRVLwzVpRIDJEm01uB52.gif)

so homeowners should NOT remove expansive soils against the outside of bsmt walls and backfill w/peastone/gravel? should NOT waterproof crack(s) from the outside to stop water/moisture entry

should NOT worry about mold, radon & termites that can still enter through cracks/openings on the outside

http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/fool_me.htm

will ANY Inside Co. please Explain in full exactly how a drain tile `n dewatering method/system

-Stops water/moisture from entering through cracks & other outside openings in bsmt walls

-Stops mold & efflorescence from growing inside block cells or on any interior face of bsmt walls

-Stops radon gas from entering from the soil through cracks/other outside openings in bsmt walls

-stops termites from entering through cracks/other openings in bsmt walls

-relieves hydrostatic & lateral pressure that is against the outside of bsmt walls

and 1 more thing, unless a home was built on a spring/etc then 90% of the time ya see water entering at the cold joint...where the bottom of bsmt wall and floor meet, it IS because of Outside cracks `n other openings in the bsmt wall and/or direct openings above ground, these inside companies say & would like everyone to believe its from a problem under the bsmt floor. Anyone notice Most BBB complaints listed on prior posts are complaints agst Inside systems/methods? Ya think just maybe there is a problem w/them

i dont agree w/his french drain bs but i do enjoy this response

http://www.askthebuilder.com/Foundation_Cracks_in_New_Concrete_Block.shtml


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BBB lists the following-


Olshan Foundation Repair Pelham,AL 5 complaints last 36 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair Atlanta,GA 5 complaints last 12 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair K City,MO 3 complaints last 36 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair & Waterproofing Valley Pk,MO 4 complaints last 36 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair & Waterpf`g Fairfield,OH 11 complaints last 36 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair Jackson,MS 2 complaints last 12 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair Tulsa,OK 9 complaints last 36 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair San Antonio,TX 5 complaints 36 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair Houston,TX 4 complaints 36 mth

Olshan Foundation Repair Dallas,TX 7 complaints last 36 mth

http://www.olshanfoundation.com/wtrprfing_pgs/wtrprf_olwtr.html

The "Interior Water Lock System" maybe it works,maybe not, you decide

http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/startrek.htm


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Happy Thanksgiving Mark


Originally Posted By: Mark Anderson
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Thanks Kevin, Happy Thanksgiving to you icon_smile.gif


Originally Posted By: Mark Anderson
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earlier post on the cats who install ‘Stabl-Wall’ and ‘E Z Breathe’


http://www.akron.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=0272004046

......and Everdry uses this EZ Breathe

BBB opened file May 28,2004 on E Z BBB lists 2 complaints ![eusa_doh.gif](upload://has2a0g32D0AAlDjAwVcrg3HnhX.gif)

http://www.akron.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=02720038001305


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Basement Systems Waterproofing franchisee owners who just happen to be on the Better Business Bureau 'Board of Directors, BBB Trustee


http://www.bosbbb.org/about/theboard.asp Hi Mr Andras of Pioneer Bsmt Systems Waterproofing ![icon_smile.gif](upload://b6iczyK1ETUUqRUc4PAkX83GF2O.gif)

http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/BOD.htm Hi Mr Janesky of Basement Systems ![icon_smile.gif](upload://b6iczyK1ETUUqRUc4PAkX83GF2O.gif)

From B Dry Systems and Basement Waterproofing Nationwide...well, they are proudly-represented as well

http://www.baltimore.bbb.org/home/about3.asp?MNO=2

Hi Mr Mckelvie and Mr Taylor ![icon_smile.gif](upload://b6iczyK1ETUUqRUc4PAkX83GF2O.gif)

http://www.permaseal.net/ Perma Seal Basement Systems owner Roy, is currently serving on the BBB Chicagoland & Northern Indiana Board of Directors. In 2003, Perma seal won the BBB Annual Torch Award for....for Marketplace-Ethics. Hi Roy ![icon_smile.gif](upload://b6iczyK1ETUUqRUc4PAkX83GF2O.gif)

http://www.toostupidtobepresident.com/shockwave/obgyn.htm


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eusa_think.gif Nu-Life Home Inspection & Building Services eusa_think.gif


TOB classifications...

carports

concrete contractors

demolition contractors

drywall contractors

remodeling contractors

mason contractors

plastering contractors

siding contractors

waterproofing contractors

patio,porch,deck etc

http://worf.usshurdman.com/~norfolk/commonreport.html?compid=51001127


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more BBB complaints icon_rolleyes.gif


-Kentuckiana Waterproofing Lousville,KY 10 complaints last 36 mth BBB says company agrees to pay $10,000 fine per KY Atty Gen. due to violations of KY 'no call' law-mail has been returned ph numbers disc

-Allstate Waterproofing aka Allstate Basement Systems Lexington,KY mail ret`d and not answering phone BBB says if you have a dispute you may wish to seek legal advise

-Alternative Basement Waterpf`g 3 complaints last 36 mth BBB says company appears out of business mail not deliverable & numbers disc

-Case Waterproofing Louisville,KY 6 complaints last 36 mth

-Highland Waterproofing Co Louisville,KY 2 complaints last 12 mth

-Aqua Dry Waterproofing aka Allstate Waterpf`g Grand Rapids,MI 3 complaints last 36 mth....BBB file reflects complaints of poor workmanship and failure of warranty repairs BBB says this company advertises in Ameritech Ph Book w/BBB Member Logo and company is Not a BBB-Member Michigan Atty Gen has filed action agst owner BBB has learned owner B Shawa was owner of Georgia Waterproofing in Atl,GA

-Gem City Waterproofing Dayton,OH 4 complaints last 36 mth

-B Dry of Central Ohio 7 complaints last 36 mth

-Sure Dry Waterproofing Indianapolis,IN BBB says if you hv dispute you may wish to seel legal advise 13 diff ph numbers

-Everdry of Indianapolis aka Indiana State Waterproofing aka Ross Management aka Everdry of Central Indiana mail ret`d and ph numbers disc

-Vulcan Waterproofing Cincinnati,OH 3 complaints last 36 mth

-Vulcan Waterproofing Newark,NJ 9 complaints last 36 mth

-Pro Dry Waterproofing Indianapolis,IN unanswered complaints and mail ret`d

-Wet Basement Doctor Indianapolis,IN BBB says company no longer BBB member & company has not returned BBB Mem`ship Plaque

-Sta-Dri Dewatering Greensboro,NC mail ret`d and ph numbers disc

-Able Waterproofing Greenville,SC mail ret`d and numbers disc

-Basement Dewatering Roanoke,VA BBB has requested basic information which it has not received

-Global Coatings & Waterproofing Richmond,VA 7 complaints last 36 mth

-Sta Dry Basement Waterproofing Cherry Hill,NJ 7 complaints last 36

-Grip-Tite Wall Anchor Rockford,IL mail ret`d & ph numbers disc

-Vulcan Waterproofing Philadelphia,PA 13 complaints last 36 mth, 10 complaints last 12 mth is a BBB member and BBB still lists as "Satisfactory Record'

-Standard Water Control Systems Minneapolis,MN 5 complaints alst 36 mth

-Ka-Ron Waterproofing Youngstown,OH 6 complaints last 36

-Cleveland Waterproofing OH 4 complaints-unresolved last 36 mth

-Granger Waterproofing Cleveland,OH unanswered complaints ret`d mail

-Mid-Atlantic Waterprf`g South Plainfield,NJ 40 complaints last 36, 14 last 12 BBB lists 'satsisfactory'

-Eagle Dry Waterproofing Rochester,NY 9 complaints last 36 mth

-Delaware Valley Radon Testing & Services Chalfont,PA 2 complaints last 12 mth

-Dry Tek Basement Waterproofing Indianapolis,IN mail ret`d unanswered complaint

-Update ![icon_rolleyes.gif](upload://iqxt7ABYC2TEBomNkCmZARIrQr6.gif) our Everdry Waterproofing Fairfield,OH friend in recent video post now w/ 12 complaints last 36 mth and 9 complaints last 12 mth...maybe Everdry is the best....maybe not


Originally Posted By: Mark Anderson
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http://www.al-home-inspections.com/news-articles/article-4.html



careful on the construction site

http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/050109/house.shtml


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Well well well.


Mark Anderson

Recognized you from a certain other web site.. TOH
Good to see you here.
Keep us informed and share your knowledge.
Happy dry days to you. ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)