by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2012 | Sump Pumps
Installing Basement Sump Pump Systems Vulcan Waterproofing specializes in basement sump pump systems, but we provide instructions here should you want to attempt to do it yourself. If you are planning a sump pump installation with only a pump and a sump basin, without...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2012 | Sump Pumps
A sump pump is an electric pump that is installed in the basement of a home and used to pump water out of the basement. Sometimes water is drained into the house’s drainage pipe system and sometimes it is pumped outside. Sump pumps generally work in combination with a...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2012 | French Drain Systems
Hydrostatic pressure is caused by underground springs, rivers, and a fluctuating high water table. If water seeps in where the basement wall meets the floor or even up through the floor, the hydrostatic pressure must be relieved and the water diverted to a location...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2012 | French Drain Systems
An interior French drain should be used if you cannot keep water from seeping into your basement, since it can involve some extensive work within your living space. Generally, a channel is cut around the perimeter of the basement floor. Perforated pipe is laid all the...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2012 | French Drain Systems
An exterior French drain usually consists of a trench, often lined with landscaping textiles that prevent clogging from dirt or roots, as well as reducing the possibility of the drainage material from migrating, one or two perforated pipes surrounded by gravel,...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2012 | French Drain Systems
French drains are underground water management and drainage systems developed and popularized by Henry French, a Concord, Massachusetts judge and farmer, and discussed in his 1859 book, Farm Drainage. Though his actual drainage system predates him by several centuries...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2012 | Basement Waterproofing
Whether your basement is in deep crisis or seems free and clear, invite in a Vulcan specialist. 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...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2012 | Basement Waterproofing
How To Check For Basement Water Damage Leaking basements or basement water seepage is a condition that must be arrested as soon as possible, or you could eventually face huge bills for repairing or replacing foundations, walls and floors. What’s more, water in your...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 20, 2012 | Basement Waterproofing
Vulcan experts guarantee waterproofing success. If your home or buildings are troubled with water-damaged basements, the problem can certainly be solved. Don’t be dismayed by an inexperienced or amateur waterproofer who tells you otherwise. Disregard all claims...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jan 19, 2012 | Service Areas
Vulcan Basement Waterproofing has been waterproofing basements in Connecticut Since 1959. Vulcan specializes in basement waterproofing and we offer this as our field of expertise for homes in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, New Cannon, Westport, Wilton and all...
