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  2. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    Waterproofing a structure from the exterior is the only method the U.S. International Building Code (IBC) recognizes as adequate to prevent structural damage caused by water intrusion. Waterproofing an existing basement begins with excavating to the bottom sides of the footings. Once excavated, the walls are then power washed and allowed to dry.

  3. Radon mitigation - Wikipedia

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    A typical radon test kit Fluctuation of ambient air radon concentration over one week, measured in a laboratory. The first step in mitigation is testing. No level of radiation is considered completely safe, but as it cannot be eliminated, governments around the world have set various action levels to provide guidance on when radon concentrations should be reduced.

  4. Housewrap - Wikipedia

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    Housewrap functions as a weather-resistant barrier, preventing rain or other forms of moisture from getting into the wall assembly while allowing water vapor to pass to the exterior. If moisture from either direction is allowed to build up within stud or cavity walls, mold and rot can set in and fiberglass or cellulose insulation will lose its ...

  5. Radon - Wikipedia

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    Homes built on a crawl space may benefit from a radon collector installed under a "radon barrier" (a sheet of plastic that covers the crawl space). [12] [176] For crawl spaces, the EPA states that "[a]n effective method to reduce radon levels in crawl space homes involves covering the earth floor with a high-density plastic sheet. A vent pipe ...

  6. Geomembrane - Wikipedia

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    As a barrier to odors from landfills; As a barrier to vapors (radon, hydrocarbons, etc.) beneath buildings; To control expansive soils; To control frost-susceptible soils; To shield sinkhole-susceptible areas from flowing water; To prevent infiltration of water in sensitive areas; To form barrier tubes as dams; To face structural supports as ...

  7. Larry Janesky - Wikipedia

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    In 1987 he started his own company providing basement waterproofing and radon mitigation services, calling it Connecticut Basement Systems. [9] Janesky invented and developed a line of waterproofing products of which he was the exclusive installer. He acquired patents on his waterproofing products and currently holds 31 patents. [10] [11]

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