You can use any deep cycle marine battery, as long as it is not maintenance-free. However, there are several advantages to using a Basement Watchdog battery. The Watchdog battery accommodates the system’s fluid sensor which will sound an alarm when the battery needs water…a very important feature, since a dry battery will not perform. In addition, Basement Watchdog batteries run longer per charge, and last years longer.

Installation is easy. All systems come with a detailed manual that includes pictures of the installation process.

A backup pump with a dead battery, loose cables, or a clogged pump is like having no backup at all. With other brands, you will never know if there is a problem. All Basement Watchdog backup pump systems have unique monitoring systems that sound an alarm when maintenance is needed, or when a problem arises. All systems also include the fluid sensor that is used to monitor the battery fluid level.

Yes there will be an independent lawyer overseeing the whole process, plus there will be enough funds in the Paypal account all times.

YES. The floor and walls are a significant source of heat loss. An insulated floor is warmer and drier; and it has direct influence on your comfort. Putting carpets on a floor only makes it feel warmer. If you have a heated floor insulation is very much necessary, as the heat loss through the floor would be higher than 50%. This heat loss is a huge and unnecessary waste of money. Return on investment for floor insulation is very quick, mainly because of the low cost of INSTA-PANELS®.

A permit is not required for the installation of interior wall finishes or the construction/alteration of non-load bearing walls/elements. However, if there is new plumbing for a basement washroom then a plumbing permit is required.

There are 3 different licensing options you can purchase, each allowing more computers to install and run WatchDog. You can order them online here. With the single license you may install and run WatchDog on up to 3 computers. If you have a network with 3-5 clients and a server, then a total of 4-6 machines will need to run a copy of WatchDog. For this situation you will need to purchase two single licenses. With this license you may install WatchDog on 25 computers at one site.

Yes. The majority of our homes are built over full basements. Depending on the topography of the land, either a full basement or a crawl space can be used since our pre-cut log homes are constructed upon "conventional" sub floors with ease.

If you do not intend to finish your basement walls, meaning covering them permanently with stud walls and sheeting, then it is not always necessary to remove all old existing paint before SANI-TRED installation, as long as good common sense understanding of the importance of the removal of the peeling painted areas are understood and accomplished. It is common to have100% waterproofing success by removing only 50% of the old paint.

YES. The basement is the coldest place in your house. Up to 35% of the energy losses in your house come from the basement, so it most definitely needs to be insulated. A well-insulated basement will save money normally spent on heating, and improves the comfort level of your house. Many customers complain about dampness in a cold basement, and the only way to fix this is to make sure it is insulated properly.

No, but if you decide to finish the space as habitable at a later date, you will be required to install an egress window. To what extent can I have my contractor finish the basement in my house currently under construction? (ex. framing exterior walls only, future egress window, storage room, etc.) Work in your new home can not exceed the scope of work as indicated on the plans that were submitted and approved by the Codes office.

The on site building manager requires each car in the basement have a parking permit. This helps him manage the number of cars each unit has there to prevent the garage area from becoming over crowded. Additionally, it helps find vehicle owners in the event a car needs to be moved or relocated for some reason.

Showers in the basement are becoming more popular everyday, and every job is different. If you are interested in a cement base, dry pack mortar bed (as opposed to a fiberglass base) you may want to have a tile shop do the install. Waterproofing is the most important thing in the tiling of showers. We suggest you use a cement board on the walls.

NOTE: I'm including this question in this FAQ list simply because I get asked this sort of thing very often. On the one hand, I really don't want to turn this into some sort of 'price guide' thing, but on the other hand, it's a valid question that deserves an answer.] Sorry to say, but chances are, it's probably not worth more than a few dollars. ...And that'd be assuming you could find anyone who wanted it in the first place.

The BCM-1 Battery Charger (Item #260206) for the EVOLT E-510 is rated at 100-240 V AC and automatically adjusts itself for the local electrical current. However, you may have to get a set of plug adapters for the different wall outlets used in foreign countries. Plug adapter kits are available at electronics and luggage stores. The EVOLT E-510 accepts CompactFlash cards up to 8 GB capacity and supports Write Acceleration CompactFlash cards.

Electric current varies throughout the world and can affect your small appliances, such as hair dryers and electric shavers. The voltage in the countries we will visit is 220V. Plugs are either the Continental European type with two round pins or the English type with a square plug. Your appliances may be plugged into a European outlet with an adaptor. Some electric devices like laptops, shavers and camera chargers work both 100V and 220V.