Paul Thornton's definitions

emergency basement repair

Experts who can repair seepage or structural problems in an emergency.

After the storms my seepage got so bad I had to call the emergency basement repair company.

by Paul Thornton November 29, 2007

basement mold

Severlal forms of mold are known to grow in a damp wet basement. Mold can sicken your family and pets.

I had to call in a professional to diagnose my basement mold.

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

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

south jersey waterproofers

Waterproofing contractors that service South Jersey.

I used the computer to find south jersey waterproofers.

by Paul Thornton November 27, 2007

sump pump

A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a sump pit.

My old sump pump is too loud!

by Paul Thornton November 27, 2007

weep holes

Holes designed to aid in management of water seepage.

The weep holes were part of the water management system.

by Paul Thornton November 29, 2007