Basement waterproofing and crawl space repair in NY

Basement Waterproofing A Necessity for Wet Basements in Queens

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:55:34 -0400

Queens, NY - Wet basements in New York are prevalent as huge thunderstorms have swept through the area. After the skies having dumped several inches of rain in some areas, Quality 1st Basement Systems offers services to weather the storms' wrath. Award-winning products and a dedicated customer service team, Quality 1st is the local basement waterproofing expert.

Roads in the area were closed and flash flooding was prominent as the rain poured down in recent days. As homeowners look for a local basement contractor, Quality 1st Basement Systems is a reliable company that can solve the current wet basement problems.

Whether there water has built up in a basement, or moisture in a crawlspace, Quality 1st's variety of sump pumps and CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System are some of the first rate products used to keep homes' lower levels dry year round.

Quality 1st Basement Systems is the local expert for basement waterproofing. Their hardworking team strives to be a reputable company displaying respect, integrity and responsibility in everything they do.

About Quality 1st Basement Systems

Quality 1st Basement Systems is the leading provider for basement waterproofing and crawlspace repair in the New York area. For more information about products and services, or for basement waterproofing in Queens and the surrounding area, contact Quality 1st Basement Systems today!

Harmful Effects Of A Wet Basement

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:07:07 -0400

A wet basement can be more than just an eye sore in your home. If you let water reside in your basement, you’re putting your family’s health at risk! This article will illustrate how water buildup will affect your family’s health and potentially ruin your home’s foundation.

Mold

It is important to get rid of the water that you may have in your basement, as mold can easily grow in the presence of water. A wet basement makes your family susceptible to the health hazards associated with mold. Infants, the elderly, and people with poor immune systems are more likely to be affected by the health hazards associated with mold.

Mold has different effects on different people. The most common effects of mold growth in your house are: a higher susceptibility to becoming sick and a getting a sinus infection. The mold spores can trigger allergic reactions and even asthma attacks in more sensitive people.

One effect of mold that will be the same for any home is the musty aroma that it creates.

The worst type of mold is black mold. Black mold, also known as “toxic mold,” poses severe health risks for your family. The effects of black mold include, but are not limited to, respiratory problems, sinus congestion, watery eyes, dry cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, chronic fatigue, skin irritation, and even problems with the central nervous system.

Structural Damage

Water buildup or even the presence of moisture in your basement can lead to structural damage in your house. The footing and foundation are most severely affected by water or moisture in your basement.

Water tends to gather by the foundation of your house. If the water is there for too long a period of time, then the soil becomes soft. The soft soil allows the heavy weight of your house to push down, causing your house to sink lower into the ground. Your house will most likely not sink symmetrically, thus cracks tend form in your foundation.

If your backfill becomes saturated with water, it can become heavier, which may exert a lot of pressure on the foundation sidewall. Eventually the sidewall cannot resist the pressure and moves slightly inward, creating a horizontal split in the interior part of your foundation. The split weakens your wall, and reduces its waterproofing qualities. It is now easier for water to get into your house, creating a higher possibility of mold growth.

Recap

Mold and structural damage can go unnoticed for a long period of time without being a problem. Unfortunately this can change quickly, leaving you with a huge bill to pay. It is a hassle and a financial burden to remove mold and fix structural damages. In order to prevent your home from deteriorating, waterproofing is a must!

Protect your family and your house by waterproofing your home. It’s as easy as contacting Quality 1st Basement Systems of New York to get your free in-home inspection for Brownstone basement waterproofing and all surrounding NY areas.

Quality 1st Basement Systems Win Service Award for the 3rd time!

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:23:51 -0500

Jan 07, 2010 -- PERTH AMBOY, NJ - Quality 1st Basement Systems is proud to announce it has received its third consecutive Service Award.

This service award is given to companies that have maintained a high rating with customers. Less than 5% of the contractors listed on this service list are qualified to receive the award, and this is the third year in a row that the New Jersey basement waterproofing company has been awarded for excellent service.

"I am very proud of our staff. To win this award for the third year in a row really shows the effort that our staff puts in to make sure every customer receives that WOW service," said Bob Cherry, general manager of Quality 1st Basement Systems. "From our managers to office staff to foreman and laborers, everyone really did an outstanding job once again and they all deserve a part of this prestigious award."

Quality 1st Basement Systems of Perth Amboy, NJ, has been in business since 1987. The company works toward creating healthier home environments through basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, and foundation repair.

Quality 1st serves parts of northern and central New Jersey, as well as Staten Island, Manhattan, Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn.

Quality 1st is a certified member of the Basement Systems international network of basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and basement finishing contractors. The network has access to 25 patented basement and crawl space products designed to help homeowners get more out of their basements and increase their home's value.

For more information on Quality 1st and their award- winning services contact:

Quality 1st Basement Systems
1160 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ - 08861
732-697-0557
http://www.basementwaterproofingnewyork.com/

Quality 1st Welcomes New Senior Application Engineer

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:17:35 -0500

Quality 1^st Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Support Works of NJ Enhances Capabilities with New Hire, Don Deardorff, P.E., as Senior Application Engineer for Foundation Supportworks, Inc.

Quality 1st Basement Systems is pleased to announce the hiring of Don Deardorff, P.E., former Senior Engineer for Chance Civil Construction. Don will join the Quality 1st Basement Systems team working for partner company, Foundation Supportworks, Inc. (FSI), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Quality 1st Basement Systems is owned and operated by Thomas Roman. Tom and his company have been solving foundation problems within the NJ, NYC and surrounding areas for over 20 years. FSI is a manufacturer of cutting edge foundation support products for both new construction and retrofit applications. FSI also provides support and training for many of the best foundation contractors throughout North America.

Don will be working in the FSI engineering department as a Senior Application Engineer. Don’s work will be focused in the areas of product development, product verification testing, preliminary design applications, and the development of technical documents and presentations.

Jeff Kortan, P.E., Director of Engineering for Foundation Supportworks, welcomes Don to the team. "We are eager to have Don join the FSI team. His product knowledge from past research and testing and his overall experience with the design and installation of helical foundation systems make Don an exciting addition to our growing company. Don's hire further positions FSI and our contractor network as leaders in the foundation stabilization industry."

"I am very excited about joining this outstanding, forward-thinking company,” says Deardorff. “Foundation Supportworks has developed a competitive business model with a dedicated focus on their customers. I am honored to be a part of the company’s continued growth."

Don attended the University of Missouri-Rolla and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. After obtaining his Bachelor’s degree, he worked as a consulting environmental and geotechnical engineer in Missouri and Wisconsin.

Don was hired by Hubbell Power Systems/Chance Civil Construction in January 2005 as a Senior Engineer. He continued with graduate studies and obtained his Master of Science degree in Engineering in 2007. He is currently in the dissertation phase of the Ph.D. program.

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with an individual mentioned in the article, please

Contact: Bob Cherry Phone: 800-290-2930

Email: bobc@quality1stbasementsystems.com