Defensive Strategy: The Sump Pump
Jim Murray & Tom O’Brien have written an article about evaluating & properly up-sizing a stormwater sump pump system. Scroll down to view or click the link to download a pdf version. JMI PHCC Article Spring 2014
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Flower Bed Overflowing Back Into Your Basement? (A True Story)
When I was in college I moved my study room into my parents basement. Yes, I lived at home, I was a “commuter” student. The study room was in an area located right next to the sump pump, which may… Read More »Flower Bed Overflowing Back Into Your Basement? (A True Story)
The “Ultimate” Back Up System
Lately I have been recommending to those who have extremely high end finished lower levels to explore the cost of a generator, particularly a whole house generator. A whole house generator would turn on automatically if the power goes out… Read More »The “Ultimate” Back Up System
Finished Lower Level? – You and Your Customer Need Protection
The cost of cleaning up a flooded basement in 2011 is astronomical. Just recently I received an insurance claim for over $16,000.00 relating to a failed sump pump that was over five years old. Yes… I said five years old!… Read More »Finished Lower Level? – You and Your Customer Need Protection