Protect Your Biggest Investment, From A Leaky Basement!
Vulcan Basement Waterproofing - Established in 1947, and nationwide since 1949, basement waterproofing is our only business!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Top 5 Benefits of Basement Waterproofing
1. Increase Usable
Space in Your Home
Looking at it from a square footage point of view, the
basement accounts for an entire floor. That can mean 1/3 or 1/2 of your home’s
space! Utilize this space and add value to your home.
2. Reduce Energy
Costs
By sealing up cracks in your basement or crawl space you can
increase your energy efficiency by preventing cool air from escaping during the
summer months and warm air from escaping during the winter months.
3. Avoid Health Risks
Under the right conditions, toxic black mold and grow in a
little as 24-48 hours! Regular exposure to toxic mold poses serious long term
health consequences for you and your family.
4. Protect Your
Investment
Take action to ensure the long term health of the very
foundation your home sits on. Your home is no small investment; make sure to
take good care of it, and you will be rewarded for it in the long run.
5. Peace of Mind is
Worth A Lot These Days
Stress is being linked to more and more real health issues
every day. Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to constantly stress about cleaning
up after and saving belongings from your faulty basement for a change?
Vulcan Basement Waterproofing
Monday, February 11, 2013
Vulcan Basement Waterproofing - Testimonial
Here at Vulcan Basement Waterproofing, we get a lot of positive feedback from happy clients. In fact, if you visit our Headquarters, you would be amazed at the number of "thank you" letters and notes covering our walls. We don't need wallpaper :)
Here is one of the latest:
"I would recommend Vulcan to anyone who I knew who was looking to have their basement waterproofed. We actually used Vulcan because my grandparents used Vulcan about 20 years ago to do the basement; at the time they only did half of the basement, which is why we had the whole thing done this time. It was very nice to hear that the guy who did our basement in 2012 was the same guy who worked on the basement the first time, its great that Vulcan is a company that keeps its good employees around for numbers of years."
- M. Yaeger, Lawrenceville, NJ
Here is one of the latest:
"I would recommend Vulcan to anyone who I knew who was looking to have their basement waterproofed. We actually used Vulcan because my grandparents used Vulcan about 20 years ago to do the basement; at the time they only did half of the basement, which is why we had the whole thing done this time. It was very nice to hear that the guy who did our basement in 2012 was the same guy who worked on the basement the first time, its great that Vulcan is a company that keeps its good employees around for numbers of years."
- M. Yaeger, Lawrenceville, NJ
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Mold, Mildew and Musty Odors in Your Basement?
If you have mold, mildew and musty odors in your basement, you need to take action now!
What is Mold?
Mold is natural and exists almost everywhere indoors or out. Mold thrives in damp and humid environments. Molds are fungi and as they grow they release spores into the air, which when inhaled, can make people sick. When molds metabolize, they release microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs). MVOCs are gases which are basically the waste product produced by mold as it grows, which can irritate the eyes, the respiratory system, and cause very unpleasant odors in the basement and in the upper levels of the home.
Mold spores may get into your home through open doorways, windows, heating, and air conditioning systems with outdoor air intakes. Spores in the air outside also attach themselves to clothing, shoes, bags, and pets. Once a mold spore drops on places where there is excessive moisture, such as many basements, they will grow. Wet cellulose materials, including paper and paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, wood, and wood products encourage many types of mold to grow. Other materials such as dust, paint, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery, easily support the growth of mold.
Why is exposure to mold a problem?
Mold exposure can cause quite a variety of symptoms, especially allergic reactions such as sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and itching watery eyes — even skin irritations. Molds often trigger asthma attacks and can cause serious problems for people with weakened immune systems, such as a variety of infections. Many of the molds most typically found indoors are capable of producing mycotoxins under the right conditions.
Mold gradually destroys the things it grows on.
Most common indoor molds
Penicillium
Cladosporium
Aspergillus
Alternaria
How to get rid of mold
Mold growth can be slowed down by keeping humidity levels below 55%. The use of dehumidifiers and air conditioners will make a huge difference.
A number of commercial and natural products can be used to remove mold from hard surfaces.
Use exhaust fans and proper ventilation in the home and especially in the basement.
Clean bathrooms and kitchens with mold killing products.
Don’t use carpeting in bathrooms and basements – ever.
What is the difference between mold and mildew?
Mold and mildew are both fungi and their spores are always flying through the air. Basements often provide perfect growing conditions for both as they thrive in humid, damp conditions. Mildew is commonly gray or white. Mold is usually black, red, green, brown, or a combination of these colors.
Musty basement odor
Mildew is famous for causing that familiar musty basement odor. Getting rid of mold and mildew, along with installing some type of basement ventilation system, will help stop the odor but most important is getting rid of what is causing the mold and mildew — the moisture in the basement. If your basement continually gets wet, you likely need to have a French drain or pressure relief system installed.
Contact us for a free home inspection and consultation by a Vulcan Basement Waterproofing specialist.
www.VulcanWaterproofing.com
What is Mold?Mold is natural and exists almost everywhere indoors or out. Mold thrives in damp and humid environments. Molds are fungi and as they grow they release spores into the air, which when inhaled, can make people sick. When molds metabolize, they release microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs). MVOCs are gases which are basically the waste product produced by mold as it grows, which can irritate the eyes, the respiratory system, and cause very unpleasant odors in the basement and in the upper levels of the home.
Mold spores may get into your home through open doorways, windows, heating, and air conditioning systems with outdoor air intakes. Spores in the air outside also attach themselves to clothing, shoes, bags, and pets. Once a mold spore drops on places where there is excessive moisture, such as many basements, they will grow. Wet cellulose materials, including paper and paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, wood, and wood products encourage many types of mold to grow. Other materials such as dust, paint, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery, easily support the growth of mold.
Why is exposure to mold a problem?
Mold exposure can cause quite a variety of symptoms, especially allergic reactions such as sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and itching watery eyes — even skin irritations. Molds often trigger asthma attacks and can cause serious problems for people with weakened immune systems, such as a variety of infections. Many of the molds most typically found indoors are capable of producing mycotoxins under the right conditions.
Mold gradually destroys the things it grows on.
Most common indoor molds
Penicillium
Cladosporium
Aspergillus
Alternaria
How to get rid of mold
Mold growth can be slowed down by keeping humidity levels below 55%. The use of dehumidifiers and air conditioners will make a huge difference.
A number of commercial and natural products can be used to remove mold from hard surfaces.
Use exhaust fans and proper ventilation in the home and especially in the basement.
Clean bathrooms and kitchens with mold killing products.
Don’t use carpeting in bathrooms and basements – ever.
What is the difference between mold and mildew?
Mold and mildew are both fungi and their spores are always flying through the air. Basements often provide perfect growing conditions for both as they thrive in humid, damp conditions. Mildew is commonly gray or white. Mold is usually black, red, green, brown, or a combination of these colors.
Musty basement odor
Mildew is famous for causing that familiar musty basement odor. Getting rid of mold and mildew, along with installing some type of basement ventilation system, will help stop the odor but most important is getting rid of what is causing the mold and mildew — the moisture in the basement. If your basement continually gets wet, you likely need to have a French drain or pressure relief system installed.
Contact us for a free home inspection and consultation by a Vulcan Basement Waterproofing specialist.
www.VulcanWaterproofing.com
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Basement Ventilation Basics for Homes and Businesses
Proper basement ventilation is crucial to the health, safety, and comfort
of a home or business. Improper ventilation can cause:- Indoor air pollution
- Asthma and allergies
- Mold and mildew growth
- High humidity levels
- Headaches
- Nasal Irritation
- Respiratory Problems
The air we breathe indoor can be contaminated by a number of things. Among them are:
Airborne bacteria and viruses which can cause many ailments and infections. Bacteria and viruses continue to breed and thrive in moist, damp and stale environments.
Toxic Chemicals that become vapors from paint, household cleaners and solvents, glues and adhesives found in any number of items in the home or business, aerosols, paint, pesticides, and chemicals used in some carpeting and upholstery fabrics.
Allergens including pet dander, dust mites, and pollen.
Mold and Mildew which thrive in damp or moist environments. The spores released by mold can be toxic and mold and mildew, as it grows, slowly destroys anything it grows on.
Moisture is the biggest problem as it causes the growth of mold and mildew, structural damage to the building, feeds bacteria, and creates a health hazard.
Installing a high quality ventilation system such as the EZ Breathe System, will remove excess contaminated air from your home or business and expel mold spores and the gases created by mold. By exchanging the damp stale air with fresh air, indoor air pollution will be reduced and odors will be expelled.
Waterproofing the basement and installing a high quality basement ventilation system which draws air down from the upper levels and out through the lowest point in your home is the best investment you can make to preserve and improve the value of your home or business and safeguard the health of your family.
Contact us for a FREE home inspection by a Vulcan Basement Waterproofing specialist.
Call 1-877-VULCAN8 (1-877-885-2268)
Website: www.VulcanWaterproofing.com
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Top 10 Reasons to Waterproof Your Basement
Even if you have never had a problem with water in the
basement, here are 10 reasons to consider waterproofing your basement:
1.
Many items stored in your basement are
irreplaceable.
2.
It’s cheaper than replacing your furnace and hot
water heater.
3.
Protects the value of your home (Once there is
evidence of flooding or water in your basement, the value of your home goes
down and may never sell)
4.
Creates more usable living space.
5.
Create more usable closet and storage space.
6.
Protect the health of your family from the
adverse effects of mold and mildew spores in the air.
7.
Gets rid of the damp, musty odors.
8.
Protects your belongings and valuables from
rust, mold, mildew, and water damage.
9.
Ground water tables in coastal areas and inland
waterways are slowly rising due to rising sea levels.
10.
Basement water problems get worse over time and
you could eventually face huge bills to repair or replace basement foundations,
walls, floors, appliances, and personal items.
If you’ve ever had water in your basement after heavy rains
or melting snow, Vulcan Basement Waterproofing offers a free, no obligation basement inspection and a 180 Days Same as Cash Offer if you need basement
waterproofing. A Vulcan Basement Waterproofing
expert will inspect for defects, your below-ground foundation walls and floor for
causes that could admit
subsurface water causing a wet basement, and for all the major signs left by
water or excess moisture that are causing your basement and belongings to be damaged.
Vulcan Basement Waterproofing with offices in NY, NJ, CT, PA, and DE. We’re Not Just in the Basement Waterproofing
Business… We Invented It.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
How Vulcan Basement Waterproofing Solves Wet Basement Problems
Vulcan Basement Waterproofing has a proven
approach to solving wet basement problems.
Whether your basement is flooded or seems free and clear of wet basement
problems, invite in a Vulcan Basement Waterproofing specialist for a free
home inspection. An expert inspection before investing in basement remodeling is
good preventive medicine. And, it provides you the assurance that you will have
a dry basement long after the remodeling is completed and the time and money
spent.
Vulcan responds promptly and at your convenience;
Your Vulcan expert will explore for defects in your below-ground foundation walls – for cracks and crevices that admit subsurface water causing a wet basement.
Any of the following conditions could promote decay that might, in time, force you to replace foundation walls and floors:
- Poor soil conditions around walls, caused by construction workers who backfilled the surrounding area with soil containing broken concrete or timber. The result: pockets filled with water that exert pressure against walls.
- Hydrostatic effects from water buildup whose constant pressure eventually leads to water penetration.
- Capillarity within porous walls and floors that absorb water from the surrounding soil.
- High water table, resulting from underground water which rises with rain, snow or the tides.
- Below-grade cracks and voids in building foundations and walls expose your home to yet another peril. They are avenues for invading armies of termites and insects on the attack.
Your free Vulcan Basement Waterproofing survey/analysis offers you an opportunity to find exactly how damaging the water along your foundation has become. You may confidently base your decision on the detailed estimate we leave in your hands.
In choosing Vulcan, you’ll find our techniques remarkably quick and efficient. We control water seepage completely – at the source – without excavating or injuring your plantings, lawn, sidewalk or driveway. Our teams are professional and respectful of you and your home and clean up the area after the work has been completed.
Let Vulcan Basement Waterproofing put an end to your wet basement problems. No job is too large or too small for our teams of trained technicians. And the result is a safe, usable, dry basement.
Call today to schedule a free home inspection by a Vulcan Basement Waterproofing specialist: 1-877-VULCAN8 (1-877-885-2268)
Visit us online to learn more: http://www.VulcanWaterproofing.com
Vulcan responds promptly and at your convenience;
Your Vulcan expert will explore for defects in your below-ground foundation walls – for cracks and crevices that admit subsurface water causing a wet basement.
Any of the following conditions could promote decay that might, in time, force you to replace foundation walls and floors:
- Poor soil conditions around walls, caused by construction workers who backfilled the surrounding area with soil containing broken concrete or timber. The result: pockets filled with water that exert pressure against walls.
- Hydrostatic effects from water buildup whose constant pressure eventually leads to water penetration.
- Capillarity within porous walls and floors that absorb water from the surrounding soil.
- High water table, resulting from underground water which rises with rain, snow or the tides.
- Below-grade cracks and voids in building foundations and walls expose your home to yet another peril. They are avenues for invading armies of termites and insects on the attack.
Your free Vulcan Basement Waterproofing survey/analysis offers you an opportunity to find exactly how damaging the water along your foundation has become. You may confidently base your decision on the detailed estimate we leave in your hands.
In choosing Vulcan, you’ll find our techniques remarkably quick and efficient. We control water seepage completely – at the source – without excavating or injuring your plantings, lawn, sidewalk or driveway. Our teams are professional and respectful of you and your home and clean up the area after the work has been completed.
Let Vulcan Basement Waterproofing put an end to your wet basement problems. No job is too large or too small for our teams of trained technicians. And the result is a safe, usable, dry basement.
Call today to schedule a free home inspection by a Vulcan Basement Waterproofing specialist: 1-877-VULCAN8 (1-877-885-2268)
Visit us online to learn more: http://www.VulcanWaterproofing.com
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