Vulcan Basement Waterproofing In Co-Op City, NY
Decades ago, in cooler climates, there was a need to house large coal and wood fired heating plants. This was done in the space below the house, which we now call the basement. It was the smart place to put it because, as we know, hot air rises and the heating plants could be more efficient if placed below the space to be heated. It was also a filthy, dirty, dusty, ash-laden mess and keeping it out of the living area was important. In time the heating plants shrank and were replaced by much smaller electric, propane and gas fired units.
As a result, this large, dank cavity below the house could now be used to store things. In fact, the area that was once uninhabitable was eventually being considered as possible living space.
Vulcan Waterproofing is alone in training its personnel in both office/classroom settings and in the field – at locations throughout the United States. Schooling is intensive, leading to certification as a Vulcan specialist adept at spotting early signs of possibly dangerous and costly water damage to foundations.
Course work includes hands-on instruction on applying the most suitable problem-solving methods. Our people also learn the principles and practice of preventive waterproofing – how to detect, interpret and correct the most elusive conditions before they erupt into a leaky basement and a major headache.
