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Wacky Weds: Maintenance Reminder

I got water coming in through my basement windows, I think it is because of my new window well covers not being installed properly….
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Nope, your issue is you need to clean out the drain in the bottom of the well along with…
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For those following our Monthly Maintenance Series, you should be covered (see March & September) but in case you aren’t you might want to take a quick look at yours. While window well covers are great for keeping bulk water (aka rain) out, but you also need to make sure any that gets past, comes up from the ground or condenses has a way of getting out. Shoot you don’t want to end up like these guys… 1″ mud in basement

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Filed Under: Wordless Wednesday August 31, 2016 By SLS

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