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Long Island New York is exactly what the name implies – an Island surrounded by water. This water is one of the reasons people choose to live and work on Long Island and construct their homes and buildings. But the price they pay for living on Long Island is the water that saturates the ground […]
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From the fairy tale of the three little pigs, we have an image of masonry houses being invincible. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Brick façades do not last forever and require maintenance. Steel lintels which are commonly found over most windows and doors on houses and buildings will rust when exposed to weather.
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During the last 30 years of investigating water intrusion issues, I’ve heard people proclaim countless times, it’s raining more now than ever. I’ve also seen the headlines declare that global warming is causing more precipitation. So, is it true? Is it actually raining more, and if so, by how much? Data provided by the National
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Why Do I Have Cracks in My Foundation Wall Foundation wall cracks occur for a number of reasons and can be expected to be observed in most typical basements. They are usually the result of foundation settling or shrinkage and are likely to be found in the vicinity of basement windows. Ordinarily, they wouldn’t be
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By Gary Dymski No sooner did I step through the doorway of the tool rental department at The Home Depot in South Setauket than the man behind the counter said: “If you’re looking for submersible pumps, we’re all out.” This was a couple of weeks ago, when rainstorms and melting snow deposited water into many
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What is a French Drain? New Hyde Park, NY A French drain is the generic term often used to describe a drainage system installed at the base of the foundation wall. Though a French drain can be installed outside, that often requires large excavations including the removal of driveways, patios and landscaping which can be
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When it comes to protecting your home, you take all the proper precautions. You protect against rodents, make sure the exterior façade is tight and that the wiring is sound. After all, you don’t want anything to stand in the way of you fully enjoying one of the biggest purchases of your life. And you
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Houses can be built on basements which are usually a space that a person of typical height could stand comfortably in. They also can be built on crawl spaces which are characteristically what the designation implies, a space that you can’t do much more than crawl in. So with this in mind the designers and
The biggest reason to waterproof your basement is to protect your home from gathering unwanted water and moisture. Most choose to have the process done for convenience and aesthetic reasons. They don’t want to mop up water every time it rains and water stains and drips are unsightly and not the type of décor you
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As the value of real-estate skyrocketed over the last few decade’s home owners looked to make the most of their properties by utilizing their basements to its fullest potential. To accomplish this they brought in wood framing, paper faced wall boards, cellulous ceiling tiles and fibrous carpeting to finish the space and make it look
Whether it’s built with brick, block, stone, stucco or concrete, call the professionals at Boccia Inc. for all of your building or basement waterproofing and masonry restoration needs.
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