paul thornton's definitions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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