paul thornton's definitions

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

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

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

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

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

wet basement N.J.

New Jersey has the most wet moldy basements in the U.S.A.

Wet basement N.J. is a major problem.

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