Dry Basement Science: What to Have Done... And Why

by Lawrence Janesky

Basement waterproofing as a business has been around since the 1930's. Not a lot of new thinking has been applied until recently. Almost every other type of home improvement area or appliance that you use today has been modernized, changed and improved. Now it's time for basement waterproofing to come of age.

86 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is basically an ad for the systems the company I am using for my basement uses, but I did read it as they recommended prior to our appointment, so by golly I am going to count it towards my annual reading goal! It was informative but I wouldn't call it a page turner

[📚Linda Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

I realize this book is an ad for Basement Systems but I still learned something. I am a little better prepared for the three contractors coming to give me estimates. I am now armed with a rudimentary understanding of all things basementy including structures, water flow, drainage, sump pumps, and walls and flooring. There is more but I skipped the parts not relevant to me.

[Seth Heasley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Word to the wise: When buying a home and you see in the disclosures "fixed water damage in basement," ask some questions. Because if the previous owners "fixed" water damage by fixing the damage but not the source, you may end up 15 years down the road and needing some basement waterproofing.

Yes, I know this book is just an ad for Basement Systems, but it was actually a pretty informative read, and it helped a lot when the contractor arrived to assess what we needed to do.

[R Frueh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty much an ad for Basement Systems