By Anonymous
Wet Basement, Radon, Mold and Mildew?
Most new basements develop water seepage within 10 to 15 years. Efflorescence ("white powder") or musty odours are the first warning signs. Basements, the No. 1 complaint of homeowners:
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over 60% of homes have a wet basement
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1 in 3 have some mold and mildew
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over 2% have the toxic "black mold"
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1 out of 5 homes has an elevated level of radon.
Basement remodelling traps invisible water vapour. Damp basement air circulates through the house and spreads allergy-causing molds, mildew, and radon gas. Indoor air quality in homes and schools has become an urgent child health issue.
You could spend thousands of dollars on home repairs - basement waterproofing, damp-proofing, and radon mitigation. Or, you can deep-seal your concrete with RadonSeal to stop and prevent basement problems once and for all!
Waterproofing and Radon Mitigation in One!
The cause is clear - concrete is naturally porous (12 to 20% air). When concrete cures, water creates a network of interconnected pores (capillaries). They let in liquid water, water vapour, and radon gas. Like a wick, they even draw water from several feet away. And as the concrete ages, the pores get bigger and bigger.
As a temporary fix, you could try concrete paints, waterproofing sealers, or cementitious coatings. But they cannot stop gases (vapour and radon) and soon crack or peel.
Why not tackle the cause of the problem? Seal the pores deep inside concrete and combine waterproofing, damp-proofing, and radon mitigation in one!
RadonSeal Deep-Penetrating Concrete Sealer
RadonSeal penetrates deep inside bare concrete (up to 4 inches), neutralizes harmful chemicals, forcefully expands into capillaries, and hardens into insoluble silicate minerals. (Silicates are the "binders" of concrete.) The results are straightforward but extensive:
1. Seals concrete against water seepage, vapour, and radon.
2. Bonds, strengthens and hardens concrete, reduces cracking.
3. Neutralizes alkali, preserves concrete, protects paints and covering.
Radon Seal is permanent - you never have to apply it again! It does not leave a paint film or colour that could peel or wear off. The surface remains non-slippery and paintable. More on how RadonSeal works
Seal and protect your basement or slab and outdoor concrete:
- poured concrete and concrete blocks or cinderblocks
- mortar, stucco, shotcrete, grout, porous materials containing cement or lime
- new or old concrete, even when already deteriorated or seeping.
How to make a wet basement dry
RadonSeal Penetrating Concrete Sealer waterproofs leaky basements. It penetrates deep into concrete (up to 4"), reacts with alkali, expands into pores, and hardens as a mineral. This seals the concrete against water leaks and dampness.
RadonSeal works inside the concrete. Unlike waterproofing surface sealers, it cannot get lifted by efflorescence or water pressure. And it cannot peel or wear off - once the concrete sealed, the seal is permanent!
RadonSeal is non-toxic, nonflammable, and does not contain chemical solvents or release VOC's. Its spray-on application
RadonSeal seals bare (unpainted) cementitious materials:
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Poured concrete
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Concrete blocks or cinderblocks
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Mortar in block walls or stone foundations.
Always seal the whole basement - both the floor and walls. If you seal only the leaking area, water will find another way.
If you have a brand new basement, now is the best time to prevent future moisture problems, strengthen the concrete, reduce cracking, stop efflorescence ("white powder") and dusting, and preserve the concrete.
Basement Waterproofing & Concrete Preservation
A Waterproofing Concrete Sealer That Will Last Forever!
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By Anonymous
Huntsville, Alabama
April 10, 2002
A group of students from the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has built, launched, and recovered the world’s first concrete rocket. Dr. Marlow Moser (UAH-MAE) led the rocket design team, a NASA funded student launch initiative . Another larger prototype is already in the works and will be ready for launch in the near future. The wall of the rocket is ½ inches thick concrete with carbon fiber mesh.
The UAH SLI team recently launched and recovered a 14-feet tall rocket, which they designed and built. The rocket blasted to an altitude of about 10,600 feet. Using onboard avionics, the team mounted a camera with a GPS overlay feed, and it transmitted the data back down to the control station where it was processed in real time. Parachutes were deployed and the rocket drifted slowly back to earth, meters from where it took off. This is quite remarkable to experience such success on the first try of a launch this massive.
UAH knows it’s way around concrete. It is a perennial national powerhouse in the annual ASCE/MBT National Concrete Canoe Competition. With 5 national titles and 5 second place finishes in 11 years, the concrete canoe team < http://www.masterbuilders.com/MB/static/canoe/press.htm> is pressing the envelope and developing stronger and lighter materials for everyday life. From super lightweight steels to space age polymers, this school owns sky, land, and sea.
Concrete rocket info can be found at:
http://www.eng.uah.edu/~sli
Concrete canoe info can be found at: http://www.uah.edu/student_life/organizations/ASCE/index.htm
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By Anonymous
SYRACUSE, NY May 27, 2004 -– Fagliarone Group CPAs participated in its 3rd annual Day of Caring on Monday, May 17 at Jamesville Beach, an Onondaga County Park facility. Over forty employees from the firm's Syracuse, Auburn and New Hartford offices spent the day painting picnic benches, staining the shelter and clearing the nature trails from brush and debris.
The project was coordinated by the United Way of Central New York through its Seasons of Caring program. Fagliarone Group CPAs began an annual firm-wide and day-long volunteer program in 2002 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. For this one day a year, the firm closes its offices so that all employees can simultaneously participate in a community volunteer project.
“We continue to celebrate our annual Day of Caring because being a solid community citizen and contributing to the well-being of the areas where we live and work is important to our organization," said Donald Taylor, CPA, President of Fagliarone Group CPAs. “We also continue to see wonderful internal benefits for our firm, including team-building among the employees from our different offices in a roll-up-your sleeves but fun experience,” said Taylor.
"I was very impressed with the work ethic everyone demonstrated. This volunteer activity was as productive as any I've experienced in my 30 years with the Parks Department," said William Gabruk, Park Superintendent. "Our Parks and the entire community benefit from these kinds of activities," said Gabruk.
Fagliarone Group CPAs, P.C., an Independent Member of the BDO Seidman Alliance, is a regional Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm with offices in Syracuse, Auburn, New Hartford and Oswego. Established in 1972, the firm specializes in a wide range of financial services for both businesses and individuals, including tax planning and preparation, auditing and financial planning services. The firm has 50 professionals on staff.
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