Paul Thornton's definitions

Trench Drain

Modern French Trench drain systems can be made with perforated pipe surrounded by sand or gravel and geotextile or landscaping textile.

The waterproofer used a Trench Drain to solve my problem.

by Paul Thornton November 27, 2007

Stachybotrys

Stachybotrys is a greenish-black fungus found worldwide that colonizes particularly well in high-cellulose material and cellulose-containing building material such as fiber board, and gypsum board that becomes chronically moist or water damage due to excessive humidity, water leaks, condensation or flooding .

My basement was covered in a black mold called Stachybotrys.

by Paul Thornton November 29, 2007

new jersey waterproofers

New Jersey has the most Waterproofers in the nation!

There are hundreds of New Jersey Waterproofers!

by Paul Thornton November 27, 2007

Efflorescence

Efflorescence is the formation of crusty, white salt deposits, leached from mortar or masonry as water passes through it.

The efflorescence was a clear sign that my foundation had water.

by Paul Thornton November 29, 2007

philadelphia wet basement

Seepage on the interior of a home in Philadelphia.

I have been hit with a philadelphia wet basement.

by Paul Thornton November 29, 2007

Basement Mold

Mold can be the most toxic substance in your home.

The Basement mold sickened my dog rufis.

by Paul Thornton November 27, 2007

wet basement

Wet moldy basements can destroy your home.

I let my wet basement go and my house will never be the same.

by Paul Thornton November 3, 2007