by Vulcan Waterproofing | Apr 30, 2015 | Blog, Industry News, Info Articles
Humidity refers to the amount of invisible gaseous water state collected in the air. It indicates the likelihood of precipitation, dew or fog (Wikipedia, 2015). It’s important to reduce basement humidity. Relative humidity (RH) measures the level of humidity. It...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Dec 16, 2014 | Blog, Industry News, Info Articles
A leak is defined as an undesired opening for water to enter or escape a container forcing you to repair basement leaks, in our case leaving you with a wet basement. Leaks can be found in certain areas such as basements, the roof, water pipelines, and faucets. The...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Oct 13, 2014 | Blog, Industry News, Info Articles
December 21st is the official start of winter. Most New Yorkers, however, can feel the winter-like weather as early as late November. The temperature begins to drop. Oftentimes, the cold is too much and you’re compelled to use a heater. These are also the times when...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Sep 2, 2014 | Blog, Industry News
EXPERT TIP: Thorough waterproofing protects your basement from hurricanes. Fairfield County became a haven of devastation when Superstorm Sandy attacked on October 29, 2012. Tom Connor who writes for Connecticut Magazine, described the aftermath as days of...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Aug 11, 2014 | Blog, Industry News, Info Articles
Basement flooding can happen any time. Even if your basement remains dry for years, it isn’t a guarantee that it will remain dry for the next two years! Flooding is the number one natural disaster in America. Bordered by Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, the...
by Vulcan Waterproofing | Jul 10, 2014 | Blog, Industry News, Info Articles
The majority of basements in America are made of concrete, which support one third of the floorspace in homes. These are usually the place for storage, laundry, gyms, home theater, guest room or libraries. While concrete remains a common choice for flooring due to its...
