Edition |
1st ed. |
Description |
xx, 146 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-144) and index. |
Contents |
Basic facts -- My experience with wet basements -- House foundations -- The nature of concrete -- Protecting foundations -- Drains & drain lines -- Soils -- Water tables -- Flooding -- Sources of unwanted water -- Underground tunnels -- The 5 steps -- Describe existing problem -- Inspecting your home -- Correct roof run-off -- Correct landscaping -- Correct sumps, drains, cracks -- Case studies -- Sound advice -- Permanent exterior plumbing -- Bad fixes -- Aftermarket waterproofing systems -- A house without gutters -- Slab foundations -- Septic systems -- Drainage ditches -- Other issues -- House shopping -- All about gutters -- Purpose --Gutter types -- Installing gutters -- Downspouts & splash blocks -- Alternative methods & products -- Maintaining gutter systems -- Quick troubleshooting guide. |
Summary |
It's raining, water starts seeping into your home's basement; what can a homeowner do? Fortunately, a new comprehensive book from WELKIN HOUSE can help fix that wet basement problem without expensive waterproofing methods. The author, Ronald Gay, is a veteran in the field of residential construction and consulting for over twenty years, specializing in wet-basement consulting for over ten. In this ground-breaking guide for homeowner and professional, new lessons are taught that make all the difference in solving this stressful, home-maintenance nightmare. This is an easy-to-understand, hands-on approach. |
Subject |
Dampness in basements -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Basements -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Drainage, House -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Waterproofing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Dwellings -- Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Roof gutters -- Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Basements. (OCoLC)fst00828054
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Dampness in basements. (OCoLC)fst00887315
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Drainage, House. (OCoLC)fst00897455
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Dwellings -- Maintenance and repair.
(OCoLC)fst00900125
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Waterproofing. (OCoLC)fst01172709
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Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Added Title |
Five steps to a dry basement or crawl space |
ISBN |
0976365200 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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9780976365204 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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9781482388466 (paperback) |
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1482388464 (paperback) |
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