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He acquired patents on his waterproofing products and currently holds 31 patents. [10] [11] In 1990, Janesky began creating a network of basement waterproofing contractors naming it Basement Systems, Inc. The contractors were made the exclusive dealers and installers in their area of the patented waterproofing products. [12]
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.
The concept of home improvement, home renovation or remodeling is the process of renovating, making improvements or making additions to one's home. [1] Home improvement can consist of projects that upgrade an existing home interior (such as electrical and plumbing), exterior (masonry, concrete, siding, roofing) or other improvements to the property (i.e. garden work or garage maintenance ...
China Construction America (Chinese: 中建美国) Founded in 1985, China Construction America (CCA) is a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. (CSCEC) — the world's largest construction and real estate conglomerate and the biggest global contractor [1] — that operates on the East Coast of the U.S [2] [3] and the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, [4] and Latin ...
A 1998 treatise on the law of American construction professional licensing required 1,842 pages split across two volumes to summarize the requirements for fifty states, the District of Columbia, and contractors working for the federal government. [3]
The initial economic cost of building materials is the purchase price. This is often what governs decision making about what materials to use. Sometimes people take into consideration the energy savings or durability of the materials and see the value of paying a higher initial cost in return for a lower lifetime cost.
The American Institute of Constructors (AIC), is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) [1] non-governmental professional association founded in 1971. Individuals involved in the AIC are typically found in the construction management Industry.
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is a trade association in the United States of America representing mason contractors. [1] Activities.