Basement waterproofing and crawl space repair in SC

All-Dry of the Carolinas Receives Awards at International Convention in Connecticut

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:43:00 -0400

Laurens, SC – All-Dry of the Carolinas was recently honored at a meeting of over 600 guests from all over the United States and Canada at this year’s Team Basement Systems Convention. The annual convention is held each year between Seymour, Connecticut, (where the Basement Systems headquarters is located) and Hartford, Connecticut, and brings together dealerships of the international network for classes, seminars, training, parties and networking.

This year All-Dry of the Carolinas received two awards at the Team Basement Systems International Convention. All-Dry of the Carolinas ranked in the top 10 for CleanSpace Dealers in the United States and Canada. They also ranked as one of the Top 50 Basement Systems Dealers.

The convention featured guest speakers Krish Duhnam (of the Zig Ziglar corporation), and the “Pit bull of Personal Development” Larry Winget. A sports-themed party at the Connecticut Convention Center ended the convention week with music, food and performances by the Harlem Wizards and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders.

All-Dry of the Carolinas is a certified Basement Systems dealer specializing in foundation repair, basement waterproofing and crawl space insulation in South Carolina. All-Dry of the Carolinas has been servicing homes in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia since 1991.

Basement Systems is an international network of basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and basement finishing contractors. The international headquarters, based in Seymour, Connecticut, also provides sales and service throughout Connecticut and Westchester County, NY. Larry Janesky's Basement Systems has been helping homeowners increase their usable living space for over 20 years across the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. They have 27 patented basement and crawl space products, designed to help homeowners get more out of their basements and increase their home's value.

Preparing Your Basement For Hurricane Irene

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:03:06 -0400

Weather experts predict Hurricane Irene could strengthen before hitting North Carolina. Experts have extended flood watches and warnings as far north as Massachusetts.

All-Dry of the Carolinas wants to remind you to check your sump pumps and sump pump battery back ups in the North Carolina area before Hurricane Irene hits.

All Dry of the Carolinas offers sump pump installation as well as crawl space and basement waterproofing in North Carolina. Contact All-Dry with your North Carolina wet or flooded basement needs.

Transform A Moldy Crawl Space Environment With a Vapor Barrier

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:03:53 -0400

Crawl spaces aren’t exactly depicted as the most glamorous spaces within a home. In fact, most homeowners never even dare to venture into the depths of a crawl space, out of fear they’ll never be seen again.

Ok, maybe crawl spaces aren’t that scary; but a crawl space is usually damp, musty, smelly, moldy, and dark. There isn’t very clean air down there and guess what? It’s estimated that half the air being breathed on the first floor actually comes from the crawl space. Unfortunately, we still breathe crawl space air even without entering into the crawl space!

Indoor air quality is very important to homeowners especially since the Environmental Protection Agency has listed it as one of the top five concerns—thus making the crawl space air of the utmost importance.

The CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System® is vital to maintaining a clean and dry crawl space. The key feature is the vapor barrier. It’s strong, prevents humidity from entering, and insulates against mold and rot. In other words, your crawl space’s windows and vents are sealed and the space is now a controlled environment.

Enjoy the benefits of a fresh crawl space. No more moisture means no more mold. And a mold-free crawl space can help anyone’s battle against asthma or other upper respiratory difficulties.
Usually within a day’s time, your dingy crawl space will be transformed into a healthy, dry, and mold-free space. Thanks to the CleanSpace.

Contact us today at All-Dry Basement Systems of the Carolinas. We’re your local crawl space expert and know how to protect your home and family against the effects of unhealthy crawl space air. Our professional crawl space encapsulation contractors install the CleanSpace System in Columbia, Augusta, as well as many other Georgia, North and South Carolina cities. Contact us today for a free quote for a crawl space vapor barrier in North Carolina.

How To Keep My Basement Dry

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:53:06 -0500

Many homeowners dread the prospect of a wet basement, which is why the buying and selling process is sometimes made all the more strenuous. No one wants to buy a home with a wet basement or one that has had previous water damage-- because who's to say the damage has been corrected? Also, how can a homeowner sell a home knowing there has been water issues in the basement?

It's a stressful whirlwind and it can all be avoided by adhering to the simplest ways of keeping your basement dry.

Check For Surface Problems

The basement can be influenced by the rest of the home. For example, a malfunctioning gutter system-- one that's clogged-- will cause water to run over the gutter and along the side of the home. Then the water will collect along the home's foundation. The water will then seep into the soil and rise beneath the basement. When the rain pours, your basement will flood.

In addition to the gutter and downspout issues, there are a couple of other surface factors that can influence the water that enters into your basement. For example, if your driveway or yard is sloped, then the water will be directed toward your home's foundation where the water is sure to find a way into the basement-- unless there's a proper waterproofing system.

Subsurface Groundwater Issues

Once you've searched and found no sign of surface issues leading to your basement water dilemma, then it's time to search beneath the surface and maybe research some things you may not even be able to see.

When the water beneath the ground rises due to high rainfall, it will enter your basement any way that it can. So, if there are any cracks, holes or other routes open to the water-- it will take full advantage!

In addition, hydrostatic pressure will take the water buildup from either the surface or subsurface issues and apply high pressure to the basement walls. Then the cracks will open and the water will enter.

The External Drainage System

An external drainage system can actually cause problems of its own. This system is intended to prevent water from entering the basement, when in actuality its design causes water to buildup.

A disposal pipe is put beneath the ground and leads toward a well, which will need to be dug away from the home. Unfortunately, the well can overflow with water and the drain can sometimes clog. The drain will clog when the soil around the foundation absorbs too much water. The soil is so loose after the system is installed that this over absorption is quite common.

The Internal Drainage System

When a basement needs a waterproofing system, it needs more than just dry walls. This is said because some external systems actually utilize a tar or waterproof coating on the walls, whereas an internal system prevents the water from penetrating and building up along the walls. The best part is-- the internal system prevents high hydrostatic pressure, whereas the external system induces high levels of pressure.

Through the internal system's key feature, the water is directed from the wall-floor joint away from the foundation. This wall-floor joint is, after all, where water tends to connect.

Not only does this internal system stay clog-free, it also prevents hydrostatic pressure that cracks and buckles your basement walls.

For help with your wet basement in South Carolina, contact All-Dry Basement Systems of the Carolinas. Our professional crawl space encapsulation contractors install basement waterproofing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, including cities such as Greenville and Spartanburg.

Crawl Space Repair in South Carolina Needs Moisture Control Not Venting

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:29:48 -0400

Many homeowners think that the best way to maintain a safe and clean crawl space is by having plenty of venting throughout the area. However, many homeowners and maybe even builders alike don't realize that crawl space venting is actually not all that beneficial-- if not detrimental.

South Carolina Crawl Spaces

It's been estimated that 70 percent of the homes being built in South Carolina have crawl spaces. Since many contractors don't exactly want to put the extra time and expense into sealing and in other words finishing the crawl space, most homes don't come with finished crawl spaces.

What could happen when a crawl space isn't sealed, insulated and finished with other beneficial products? Well, there's mold, mildew, condensation, termites, high radon levels, and other environmental problems.

If that list sounds like a lot, that's because it is a lot! Many homeowners are unaware of the influence their crawl space has on their overall home environment but, the crawl space-- or basement for that matter-- has a huge and vital effect on the home.

Encapsulated Crawl Space VS Vented Crawl Space

An encapsulated crawl space doesn't have any vents and this is the kind of crawl space that every homeowner should want and should have beneath their home. This will help control the moisture and thermal issues that many South Carolina crawl spaces experience throughout the year.

As many South Carolina homeowners are aware, mold and decay occur a lot more often than necessary. In fact, if it weren't for the condensation and high relative humidity, many of the issues in a crawl space would go away. So, how does condensation and relative humidity increase in a crawl space?

The Crawl Space Temperature

According to Craig DeWitt, PhD, PE, a specialist at RLC Engineering, LLC. and Larry Janesky, the owner and founder of the internationally recognized Basement Systems, Inc. network as well as CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System-- venting a crawl space worsens the environment.

"Venting a crawl space actually makes the crawl space wetter. A sealed crawl space has several advantages. First, the crawl space is dryer, decreasing the likelihood of mold and decay. In addition, wood is stronger when it is dryer, therefore the structure performs better. A decrease in moisture in the crawl space allows air conditioners to run more efficiently, since they have to remove less moisture from the air. Duct insulation also stays dry, maintaining the integrity of the insulation. Humidity levels within the crawl space and house are more uniform from season to season, creating less movement of hardwood floors, interior wood trim and cabinetry," said DeWitt.

Relative humidity, says Janesky, defines how much water is in the air compared to the amount of water the air is actually capable of holding at a specific temperature. So, let's look at an example of a typical hot and muggy day in South Carolina of about 90 degrees with 75 percent relative humidity. Then, let's say your crawl space is 70 degrees, and the surface temperature measured along your walls is about 66 degrees.

When air is pulled into a crawl space through a vent, the air is then cooled because as we have deduced, the outside air is hotter than the inside air. Then, when the air is cooled by even one degree, the relative humidity rises by 2.2 percent.

Returning to our example, this means that 90 degrees minus 66 degrees is 24 degrees. So we multiply 24 degrees by 2.2 percent and this means the relative humidity will be increased by 48 percent. The once 75 percent relative humidity in your crawl space is now 123 percent.

What Does This Increase in Relative Humidity Mean?

Once the relative humidity is raised above 100 percent, the dew point, the excess humidity is then released in the form of condensation. So, your entire crawl space is now very, very wet. Once it dries out, the mold and fungi will come in to destroy the wood and other organic material in your crawl space.

Oh, and what's the worst part? It's been measured that about a third to a half of the air on the first floor of a home actually originates in the crawl space. In other words-- whatever is in the crawl space is in the rest of your home.

Crawl Space Repair-- The Moisture Solution

Moisture comes from the soil, walls and vents. As a vapor barrier works hard to limit the moisture in your crawl space, you should also consider having a crawl space repair expert to encapsulate the space and close the vents.

Contact All-Dry Basement Systems of the Carolinas for crawl space repair in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, including areas such as Asheville and Anderson. They are a member of the Basement Systems, Inc. network and utilize the CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System.

NC Basement Expert Participates in Bike Ride For MS

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:58:39 -0400

All-Dry Basement Systems loves supporting the local communities and just a few weeks ago on September 25 and 26, some members of the team were proudly participating in the 2010 Bike MS: Breakway to the Beach. One of our salesmen, Marshall Goers joined the race alongside his wife, Lucy. They each biked hundreds of miles and together raised $800!

This biking challenge is the perfect way for the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society to raise funds for research and services in addition to support programs. Ultimately, they're goal is to assemble enough manpower and resources to find a cure and ways to better ease the suffering of MS patients.

This bike ride is a two-day venture and to this day is recognized in the Carolinas as the longest standing non-profit fundraisers of its kind. The ride averages 1,500 cyclists, 400 volunteers and many supporters.

This year cyclists received a t-shirt, five catered meals, rest stops every 8-12 miles, bike mechanics, medical staff, police support, live entertainment, and more!

As always if you're ever in need of basement waterproofing in North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia please call us! Serving areas such as Augusta, Anderson, and Greenville. We're the local expert in basement waterproofing and crawl space/foundation repair!

If you're interested in supporting the National MS Society contact them today! Oh, and be sure to join the competition next year!

South Carolina Crawl Space Contractor to be Sponsor at Local Golf Tournament

Wed, 12 May 2010 10:25:00 -0400

Laurens, SC - Local crawl space and basement waterproofing vendor to be area golf tournament sponsor

All-Dry of the Carolinas and Georgia is an exclusive sponsor in the annual golf tournament event, which is run by the Home Builder’s Association of Greenville.

The golf tournament will host players from the greater Greenville area and provide area suppliers, dealers and contractors the opportunity to interact with builders. Tee-off will be promptly at 1:30 p.m. at Verdae Greens’ Golf Course on May 15, 2010 at 650 Verdae Boulevard in Greenville. To register for this HBAG Golf Event event, simply fill out the form here.

All-Dry of the Carolinas and Georgia focuses on fixing customers’ crawl space and basement problems in the Greenville, Asheville, Columbia, Turnerville areas of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. They have honed their crawl space encapsulation skills using only certified CleanSpace contractors and technicians trained and certified exclusively by Basement Systems.

All-Dry of the Carolinas is a Basement Systems, Inc. dealer. Basement Systems, Inc. has been awarded 25 patents for unique products developed specifically to prevent crawl space moisture damage. The company has won many awards and patents for their innovative products and services, including being a finalist for the national Better Business Bureau's prestigious National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

For more information about All-Dry of the Carolinas or a free crawl space encapsulation or basement waterproofing quote in the Greenwood, Columbia, Asheville, Elberton areas, contact them by phone, online.

All-Dry of the Carolinas
432 Church Street
Laurens, SC 29360

http://www.all-dry.com