Join Us At World Of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada January 19-21 2027
Why Attend WOC?
World of Concrete is the commercial construction industry’s first, largest and most important annual international event for concrete and masonry professionals across the globe. You’ll find everything you need to see concrete success all year!
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Foundation World Expo August 2-4, 2027 In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Foundation World Expo August 2-4, 2027 In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The Basement Health Association (BHA) and the National Foundation Repair Association (NFRA) are joining forces to bring the industry something it has never seen before.
We are proud to announce the first-ever Foundation World Ex…
Home Elevation in Texas – Olshan Foundation Repair
During the BHA regional meeting in Atlantic City, Ms. Susan Bryan was in attendance and decided to join the Association. Being from Houston it seemed very timely to invite Ms. Bryan to tell us a little more about herself, her company and to provide a first-hand update on what is taking place in Hou…
Safety Tips for Times of Flooding and Other Severe Weather Situations
In recent months the United States and the western hemisphere have experienced several hurricanes impacting Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, and other parts of the country to a lesser amount. These severe weather related conditions bring extreme conditions such as massive flooding, down power lines…
Tips to boost employee loyalty
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No Vacancy: Preventing Basement Bugs and Rodents
There are two reasons that sealing your foundation prevents basement bugs and rodents.
One obvious reason is that when there are no open vents, foundation cracks or exposed dirt, there is no entrance for insects and rodents to get into your basement and crawlspace. Open vents and cracks are an easy…
Las Vegas Annual Meeting Info
Join us in Las Vegas for our upcoming Basement Health Association Annual Meeting at the World of Concrete. Sign up today to connect with industry professionals and gain invaluable insights!
Register here: https://basementhealth.org/page/2014-annual-meeting-seminars-las-vegas-sign-up
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Crawford to Speak at World of Concrete
Bill Crawford, current Basement Health Association President and owner of Rainmaker Internet Marketing, is going to speak at the 2014 World of Concrete. Crawford will provide a presentation for the educational seminars during the show. The Basement Health Association is a co-sponsor at the World…
Moisture Linked to Insect Infestations
Waterproofing and foundation repair go hand in hand with pest control. Removing the water and sealing cracked foundations is the first line of defense for preventing pests in basements and crawlspaces.
Advanced Energy’s 2005 crawlspace research study was the beginning of closed crawlspaces. Their…
Consumer Guide Publication Available
The Annual Consumer Guide publication is now available. It is a consumer-driven publication designed for contractors to distribute to their customers.
In addition to short stories about the various disciplines within the association, the Consumer Guide is a BHA membership directory and list of cert…
Two Pump Books Released
Pump Selection and Troubleshooting Field Guide, by American Water Works Association (AWWA), is a handbook specially written to provide operators, engineers, and maintenance staff with a quick reference on selecting, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining all types of pumps.
Pumps and Pump Sys…
Six BHA Members Earn Certification
Congratulations to BHA’s newest Certified Waterproofing Specialists!
David Rantanen, Jamison Basement Waterproofing, Inc.; Doug Lynch, A-1 Basement Solutions; Paul Carter, Intermountain Foundation Repair, Inc.; David Simon, Basement Systems of Michigan; Steve Custus, Jamison Basement Waterproofing…
How to Determine Condensation from Water Penetration on a Wall
There is a very simple test to determine whether or not the wetness on a wall is from external water penetration through the wall or from condensation depositing moisture on the wall. If you encounter a situation where you need to determine what caused a wall to be wet you can follow the below ste…
Understanding Condensation
Understanding Condensation
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Water in the basement in any form can lead to problems. This brings up the concern of condensation. What exactly is condensation?
Condensation is the conver…
BHA Speakers to Address Radon Pros
Three BHA directors have been asked to speak at the AARST 2013 Symposium in Springfield, Ill. on September 24, 2013. This is a great opportunity for the Basement Health Association to fulfill the mission of the association to educate the public and the industries that effect the basement environmen…
New Radon Standards Lower Risk in New and Existing Multi-Family Housing
New Radon Standards lower risk in new and existing Multi-family Housing
There are three new requirements and standards for radon testing and mitigation in regards to multi-family housing and apartment buildings.
Radon Requirements for Multifamily Housing Mortgages
The first concerns mortgage applic…
Fixing Dirt Crawlspaces: Liners or Poured Concrete
Over 25 million homes in the U.S. are built over exposed dirt crawlspaces. The U.S. Department of Energy and independent building science research groups have found exposed dirt crawlspaces cause moisture problems, pests, and high energy bills.
Basically, what is under the house should be treated a…
Wisconsin Waterproofer’s Kindness Saves Cops-N-Kids
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The $30,000 bill to fix the leaky basement would have bankrupted the nonprofit reading center, if it wasn’t for one generous waterproofing contractor.
The Basement Health Association is proud of our members. They are good, honest business people who pride themselves in customer service a…
Closed Waterproofing Systems are Good Choice for Finished Basements
The EPA recommends taking care of moisture problems in the basement before you finish your basement and convert it to living space.
One of the BHA contractor members told a sad story of a customer who installed an open drainage system before he finished the basement.
Hugo D’Esposito, owner, A.M. Sh…
BHA Members Choose the Customer by Installing Only Closed Waterproofing Systems
On our sister website www.basementhealth.org, there is a forum where homeowners and contractors can talk and discuss issues within the industry.
There was a discussion about closed vs. open drainage waterproofing systems. For decades, it was common practice to install an open drainage system. Now…
BHA Waterproofing Certification Program
The Basement Health Association (BHA), formerly known as the National Association of Waterproofing & Structural Repair Contractors (NAWSRC), operates a nationally benchmarked certification program for Certified Egress Window Specialist®, Certified Waterproofing Specialist®, Certified Basement A…
Understanding FEMA Assistance for Homeowners
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the government relief program for the U.S. Most people know FEMA as a household name but until your area is hit with a disaster where the damage is so widespread that it is declared a federal disaster (the declaration must come from the governor, a…
Sump Pumps: The Differences Between Common Pump Models
There are a lot of sump pump models on the market today. The two main types of sump pumps are submersible and pedestal sump pumps.
Like the name, a submersible pump is designed be submerged in water. The pedestal pump sits in the sump pit, but the motor is not designed to get wet so it sits outside…
How to Measure Your Sump Pump Strength
Not all sump pumps are created equal. Some are actually stronger than others. Pump strength is measured by the amount of water that is can push out of a 1 ½ inch PVC discharge line.
Most pumps have a flow chart indicating the Gallons Per Minute (GPM) with the feet of discharge line. The length o…
Tips to Draining a Seriously Flooded Basement
If your basement is flooded with more than just a couple of inches (we are talking a foot of water, here), don’t be in too big a hurry to pump it out.
Here’s why.
Water in the ground outside your home is pushing hard against the outside of your basement walls. But the water inside your basement is…
