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 Systems, by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is a handbook is a valuable…
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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, Inc.; and James Kitchens. Carolina Loans The next opportunity to take the test is in Foxwood Connecticut at the Fall…
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 steps:…
Understanding Condensation
Understanding Condensation bad credit loans 5000online payday loans no fax instant approvalWWW.WHOLEFAMILYLAW.COM/JS/W/best cash advance loans 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 conversion of water from its gaseous state into its liquid state. There is always some…
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 environment. The three speakers are Dan Jaggers…
17 Waterproofing Companies Awarded BHA’s STAR Award
BHA Awarded 17 companies the STAR Award for 2013. These companies received at least 20 consumer reports with an average score of 3.5 or higher for quality of work, responsiveness, professionalism, and punctuality. A. M. Shield Waterproofing Corporation ACM Basement Waterproofing Advanced Basement Solutions All Dry, Inc. AquaGuard Waterproofing Corporation Basement Cracks & Leaks Metro…
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 applications. HUD is now requiring a radon report for all multifamily insured mortgage applications….
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 as part of the house. The environment under the…
Wisconsin Waterproofer’s Kindness Saves Cops-N-Kids
Summary: 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 and integrity. Just by the work they do every day,…
