Basement Systems of New Hampshire News and Events

The Case against Fiberglass Insulation in a Finished Basement in NH
Plaistow, NH - Basement Systems of New Hampshire proudly finishes basements in New Hampshire and Greater Boston, using only the best practices and products available. The issue with fiberglass insulation...

Does Humid Air Go Up or Down?
There are two classic arguments used to explain where humid air goes in a home. Click on the title above to read the two arguments.

The Case Against Basement and Crawl Space Ventilation
For far too many years, homeowners in throughout New Hampshire and Greater Boston have tried to use outside air to dry out their humid basements and crawl spaces. Fans are placed in basement windows, some blowing air inside the home, other basement fans designed to blow air outside. In many areas of the country, crawl space vents have been built into building codes, and while those are changing, the conventional "wisdom" is that if outside air is allowed to pass through the space, it will keep the space dry. Basement Systems of New Hampshire has the solutions you need for a dry basement in crawl space.

What to Think About Before Finishing Your Basement
So you want to turn your basement into usable living space, but you're not sure where to start. The best thing to do when considering the remodeling of your basement is to make sure you're fully aware of all the key elements to a successful renovation project. We have come across so many situations where homeowners have previously had their basement "finished" and could not utilize the space. Their remodeled basements smelled musty, were damp and cold, and had a water leakage problem that ruined their finished flooring. If you're going to invest in more living space, make sure it's done right the first time so you don't run into any problems in the future. Click the title above to read some things you should take into account when finishing a basement.

Fixing Basement Cracks That Allow Water to Seep In
Few basement water problems frustrate homeowners more than a basement with leaky floor cracks. Water flows upwards through these cracks, flooding the basement from everywhere on the floor at once. Depending on how much rain fall in your area, this water can linger for days, even weeks.

Since this water traveled upward through the cracks, it has nowhere to go. Unless you have a sump pump to remove the water or are willing to hire a plumber to take care of the basement every time it floods, this water will continuous create humidity in your basement. A humid basement leads to mold and rotting wood, which results in allergens traveling throughout the rest of your home. If you have tools stored in the basement, they can easily rust. Click the title above to read more...