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Drain Tile Installed On The Footing Vs Next To Or Off The Footing
Drain tile installed on the footing vs. next to the footing It is technically better to install the drain tile off, or next to the footing. But, it is also better to use a 1,000 pound chain when installing a swing. But, will you ever need a 1,000 pound chain? Would a 700 pound chain […]
Add A Window To Your Basement
Many homeowners are looking for ways to improve their living space and have found that the basement is a great place to do just that. The problem with some basements is that when you finish them off you still feel like you are in a dark and dank basement. Natural light makes a living space […]
Egress Well Cover, Egress Well Grate, Window Well Cover &Amp; Window Well Grate
Covers & Grates for your Egress Well or Window Well Most houses in the Kansas City area come with some type of egress well or window well. Many of these egress wells can be very tall and potentially dangerous to children, pets or unsuspecting adults. They can also be a trap for many forms of […]
Gordon Energy Participates In Kansas City’s 4th Extreme Home Makeover
GORDON ENERGY & DRAINAGE DONATES THIER TIME & MATERIALS ON KANSAS CITY’S 4TH EXTREME HOME MAKOVER ABC’S EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” showed up in Ottawa, Kansas in July of 2011 for the 4th time in the Kansas City area. The lucky winner of this home makeover was Staff Sergeant Allen Hill, who was nearly […]
Should You Install A Secondary Drain Tile On The Inside Of Your Basement?
As a builder, you may be faced with the question, “is an inside tile worth the extra expense?” We will attempt to lay out the facts about it so you can make your own conclusion. First, an interior, or secondary drain tile is not required by most city codes. Currently, Miami County, KS is the […]
Epoxy Or Polyurethane Foam For Basement Crack Repairs?
A casual debate often will arise over the use of either epoxy or polyurethane foam for foundation crack repair. Both will fill the crack and stop water from entering through the crack. If stopping a leak is the only concern, then either product is fine to use. The question remains, which one is better? That […]
