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  2. So Your Basement Is Severely Flooded. Now What? - AOL

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    Remediation and insurance experts explain what to do if you see water pooling in your basement to stop it, prevent mold and mildew, and avoid future damage.

  3. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    The drainage system collects any water entering the basement and drains it to an internally placed sump pump system, which will then pump the water out of the basement. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends basement waterproofing with a water alarm and "battery-operated backup pump" as a preventive measure against the high ...

  4. 16 Home Repairs You Should Never, Ever Ignore - AOL

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    Try pouring a quart of water down the sink and leave the room for a few hours. If that works, pour a teaspoon of vegetable oil down the drain to keep the water from evaporating in the future.

  5. Sump pump - Wikipedia

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    Sump pumps are used where basement flooding may otherwise happen, and to solve dampness where the water table is near or above the foundation of a structure. Sump pumps send water away from a location to any place where it is no longer problematic, such as a municipal storm drain, a dry well, or simply an open-air site downhill from the building (sometimes called "pumping to daylight").

  6. Water damage - Wikipedia

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    Class of water damage is determined by the probable rate of evaporation based on the type of materials affected, or wet, in the room or space that was flooded. Determining the class of water damage is an important first step, and will determine the amount and type of equipment utilized to dry-down the structure. [7] Class 1 - Slow Rate of ...

  7. How to Prevent MAJOR Damage If Your Basement Floods - AOL

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    French drains can help redirect water away from your basement and prevent it from pooling. Keep the Gutters Clean Regularly cleaning gutters and downspouts can prevent blockages that could lead to ...

  8. Does homeowners insurance cover basement flooding? - AOL

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    It is designed to cover you for water damage caused by a drain or sump pump backup. Service line coverage: Service line coverage is an endorsement that covers utility pipes, like water and sewer ...

  9. Trap primer - Wikipedia

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    A trap primer (or trap seal primer) is a plumbing device or valve that adds water to traps.The water seals in traps are needed to prevent sewer gases from entering buildings, but because this water is exposed to the air, it is subject to evaporation over time in infrequently used floor drains, leading to the release of sewer gas into the environment.

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