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2. Basement - Wikipedia

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   The concrete floor in most basements is structurally not part of the foundation; only the basement walls are. If there are posts supporting a main floor beam to form a post and beam system, these posts typically go right through the basement floor to a footing underneath the basement floor. It is the footing that supports the post and the ...

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

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   Duncanson always recommends using shelving with a 2-inch clearance off the floor to keep your stuff safe from any water that might seep in. Instead of cardboard boxes, he prefers plastic storage ...

4. 5 Affordable Ways To Upgrade Your Basement - AOL

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   A basement can be a damp, dank, underground storage shed -- or it can be a bright and cheery extension of a home's living space. If you're looking to give your basement a makeover, there's plenty ...

5. Is This Toxic Mold? How To Know If It's In Your House—And Why ...

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   You should fix any water leaks immediately and remove water-damaged materials like carpet in bathrooms, kitchens, and basement floors. Homes should have exhaust fans in high-humidity areas (think ...

6. Flooring - Wikipedia

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   Flooring. Flooring is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor, or for the work of installing such a floor covering. Floor covering is a term to generically describe any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface. Both terms are used interchangeably but floor covering refers more to loose-laid materials.

7. 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 ...