paul thornton's definitions

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

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

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

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

south jersey waterproofers

Waterproofing contractors that service South Jersey.

I used the computer to find south jersey waterproofers.

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