Basement waterproofing and crawl space repair in NJ

Best Home Improvement Contractor in Salem County award

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:52:23 -0400

Woodstown, NJ - Basement Systems coporate offices located in Seymour, CT recognized Dry Guys for the recent honor of recieving the Best Home Improvement Contractor in Salem County award for the third year in a row!

Written by: Francine Maglione
Published on: October 20 2011

Updates from Basement Systems Dealers

Congratulations to Dry Guys Basement Systems in New Jersey! For the third year in a row, they were honored with the Best Home Improvement Contractor in Salem County award.

Local residents were asked to cast their ballots for their favorite Salem County businesses in 99 different categories. The annual competition is sponsored by The Salem County Chamber of Commerce, the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Today's Sunbeam.

Read more about it on the Basement Systems website or our article on NJ.com!

A special thanks to all who voted for us this year!

South Jersey Home Improvement Show

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:39:48 -0400

Come visit us at South Jersey's Home Improvement Show in North Vineland, NJ. Dry Guy's Basement Systems with one of the 70 exhibits featured at South Jersey's Home Improvement Show. The show boast 100's of products and services including home improvements, renovations, home decor, a free pool table give away, and more!

South Jersey's Home Improvement Show is open to the public from Friday October 21st from 5pm - 9pm to Saturday October 22nd from 10am to 5pm with free parking for all visitors. Visit always positive group for more details

Dry Guy's Basement Finishing offers a wide range of basement repair services including crawl space repair, sump pump installation, foundation repair and basement waterproofing in New Jersey.

Dry Guys Basement Systems Receives Award at International Convention in Connecticut

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:54:02 -0400

Woodstown, NJ – Dry Guys Basement Systems was recently honored at a meeting of over 600 guests from all over the United States and Canada at this year’s Team Basement Systems Convention. The annual convention is held each year between Seymour, Connecticut, (where the Basement Systems headquarters is located) and Hartford, Connecticut, and brings together dealerships of the international network for classes, seminars, training, parties and networking.

This year, Dry Guys Basement Systems received an award at the Team Basement Systems International Convention. Dry Guys Basement Systems was awarded for ranking as one of the Top 50 Basement Systems Dealers in the United States and Canada.

The convention featured guest speakers Krish Duhnam (of the Zig Ziglar corporation), and the “Pit bull of Personal Development” Larry Winget. A sports-themed party at the Connecticut Convention Center ended the convention week with music, food and performances by the Harlem Wizards and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders.

Dry Guys Basement Systems is a certified Basement Systems Dealer specializing in crawl space repair, foundation repair and basement waterproofing in Woodstown and surrounding areas. Dry Guys Basement Systems provides free estimates to homeowners South Jersey, NJ Shore Points, Northern Delaware and other neighboring areas.

Basement Systems is an international network of basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and basement finishing contractors. The international headquarters, based in Seymour, Connecticut, also provides sales and service throughout Connecticut and Westchester County, NY. Larry Janesky's Basement Systems has been helping homeowners increase their usable living space for over 20 years across the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. They have 27 patented basement and crawl space products, designed to help homeowners get more out of their basements and increase their home's value.

South Jersey's Home Show Expo!

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:54:29 -0400

Come visit the Dry Guys booth at this year's South Jersey Home Show Expo in Williamstown Friday September 23rd and Saturday September 24th at St. Matthew's Rec Center. Save money on hundreds of products and services for home improvements, renovations, decor, and basement repair in Gloucester, Camden, Cumberland, Burlington, and Atlantic Counties.

The South Jersey Home Show features over 70 Exhibits including home improvements such crawl space repair, sump pump installation, mold mediation, basement finishing, and basement waterproofing in New Jersey as well as hundreds of other home improvement products. FREE Admission and Parking!

Dry Guys Sponsors Salem County Family Promise Walk

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:29:02 -0400

On June 4, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., weâÂÂll be helping the Salem County Family Promise at their Kids Helping Kids Walk & Fun Day.

This annual event brings kids together from across the community to enjoy a day of fun and to help raise money to help local families.

Once the elementary school students raise some funds, they can take laps around a school track; play games; and enjoy carnival style food, face painting and music.

Dry Guys is your local basement finishing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, and basement waterproofing expert in New Jersey. WeâÂÂre a contractor you can trust!

The Salem County Family Promise believes that Salem County can be a place âÂÂwhere every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future together.âÂÂ It is also a part of the national Family Promise Interfaith Hospitality Network that today includes 151 Family Promise networks in 39 states across the country.

To participate or sponsor please call: 866-769-9533 and ask for Kim Gattuso.

Come See Dry Guys at the South Jersey Home Improvement Show

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:58:55 -0400

Help Dry Guys Support Our Troops

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:30:24 -0500

We are collecting for the troops! Please stop in the office and drop off some of the items listed below by November 30, 2010 5pm.

We will be collecting items needed while serving our Country overseas. All donations will be sent to B Trp 1/71 CAV . Please bring items with you to the event. Suggested items include: Baby wipes, gum, shaving cream, lip balm, eye drops, sugar free items, q-tips, slim jims, feminine products, nuts, tissues, mints, mouth wash, baby powder, white socks, sunscreen, microwave popcorn, toothpaste, coffee and tea packets, insect repellent, gum, bubble gum, spices-(for chicken, steak), garlic, etc, A-1 sauce, magazines, powdered drink mixes----(ice tea, lemonade, etc), Hellmanns mayo, Letters from school children, neighbors, etc, cards, pens, crossword puzzle books, seek and find books, Tasty Cakes, Little Debbie’s, Oreos, brownies, dried fruit, fruit roll-ups.

NJ Basement Waterproofing Experts Helps Taste Of South Jersey Event Raise $12,000 For Family Promise

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:53:10 -0400

Woodstown, NJ - Not only can this local community gather together to enjoy the tastes of the local restaurants, but it has accumulated over $12,000 worth of donations for the Family Promise of Salem County, which is an organization supporting the local homeless families. Everything was donated for this event, including the Riverview Inn facility in Pennsville, NJ.

Without the aid of the government sector, this non-profit organization has been able to successfully raise thousands of dollars in donations for its cause, after the completion of just one event.

The Tastes of South Jersey quickly became Family Promise's prime event of 2010 and has made a great influence on the organization's financial needs.

Family Promise of Salem County opened just a year ago and in such a short time has already assisted 13 families, 16 adults and 29 children through the support of over 500 volunteers and multiple donations. Such resources provide help to these individuals at a third of the cost of similar government programs.

The organization is also a division of the nationally recognized Family Promise Interfaith Hospitality Network that is devoted to assisting homeless families trying to obtain their independence and security. This network's 151 divisions spans across 39 states.

Dry Guys Basement Systems has been waterproofing basement for over 23 years and continues to be involved in the local community, especially in supporting the Family Promise of Salem County. They offer free estimates for basement waterproofing in South Jersey. Contact them today!

Best Home Improvement Contractor In Salem County Is Announced

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:09:57 -0400

Woodstown, NJ - Locals have voted and its official, Salem County's "bests" of 2010 have been delegated. This year's Best Home Improvement Contractor award goes to Dry Guys Basement Systems.

The ballot included 98 categories varying from physicians and tea shops to shoe repair and home improvement. Dry Guys Basement Systems is the returning Home Improvement award champion and the forerunner for basement waterproofing companies. Last year they had become the first basement waterproofing company to ever win the award.

The excitement doesn't stop there. A celebration is in order. The 2010 Best of Salem County Awards Celebration is being held on Thursday, Oct. 28 at the Contortion Country Club in Pittsgrove. There will be cocktails served at 5:30 p.m., a gourmet dinner and a program that starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $40 each and tables seating eight guests are available for $320.

For tickets or more information, contact the Salem County Chamber of Commerce at (856) 299-6699.

Dry Guys Basement Systems has been waterproofing basement for over 15 years and is highly involved within the Salem County community. In fact, they avidly support the Family Promise of Salem County, a nonprofit organization that aims to assist local homeless families in their quest for independence and security.

They offer free estimates for basement waterproofing in South Jersey. Contact them today

Join Dry Guys and Family Promise at the Taste of Jersey at JG Cooks Riverview Inn in Delaware

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:59:57 -0400

Woodstown, NJ - Experience the delectable tastes being cooked-up on October 11, 2010 at Family Promise of Salem County's Taste of Jersey cook-off at JG Cook's Riverview Inn. Dry Guys Basement Systems is attending the event to witness the culmination of nearly 20 local restaurants battle to earn the best in their chosen category.

Join the festivities for just $25 a ticket. The event is fully sponsored and will donate 95 percent of proceeds to local families in need. The lineup includes live entertainment, basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle, and a competition between 20 restaurants' participating recipes for the best in each category. Categories include appetizers, soups, entrees, desserts, and snacks.

With only 250 tickets available, all interested must respond quickly. Feel free to call 856-678-3772 or 609-202-2217. You can also send an email to christinehoehn@yahoo.com.

The Taste of South Jersey is this year's central event for Family Promise of Salem County. As a fully sponsored event, 95 percent of all proceeds will be used to help families in need.

Family Promise of Salem County opened on August 31, 2009. Through the help of volunteers and donations, they've helped 13 families, 16 adults and 29 children-- all at a third the cost of government programs.

They're a division of the nationally renowned Family Promise Interfaith Hospitality Network which is devoted to assisting homeless families in obtaining their independence and security. Their network spans 39 states with 151 divisions.

Dry Guys Basement Systems has been waterproofing basement for over 15 years and continues to be involved in the local community especially in supporting the Family Promise of Salem County. They offer free estimates for basement waterproofing in South Jersey. Contact them today

Family Promise Fundraiser

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:53:40 -0400

Taste of South Jersey is a unique event unlike any other in Salem County!

For just $25 a ticket you can try the specialties from over 20 restaurants in our area. Participating Restaurants compete for "best of" in each category: Appetizers, Soups, Entrees, Desserts, and Snacks. Come out and help choose who has the BEST in South Jersey.

There will be local live entertainment, Basket Raffles, and 50-50 Raffle.

There are only 250 tickets and they are selling out quickly. To purchase tickets call 856-678-FPSC (3772) or contact Kim @ Fry Guys 856.769.9533

The Taste of South Jersey is Family Promise of Salem County's Signature event for 2010. We have chosen this type of event because it is a completely sponsored event. 95% of all proceeds will be applied directly to helping families.

Family Promise of Salem County (FPSC) is a non-profit 501c3 organization that helps homeless families in Salem County regain their independence. We are an affiliate of the national Family Promise organization established in 1989. We are not a shelter, but a unique approach to homelessness in which churches provide a meal and temporary overnight accommodations. Since FPSC opened August 31, 2009, we have helped 13 families, 16 adults and 29 children. Volunteers and in-kind donations help us to help families at 1/3 the cost of government programs.

Poker Run For Lisa Das!

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:45:26 -0400

This year's annual Poker Run will Benefit Lisa Das! A portion of the proceeds will go to her family and medical expenses. The event will be held on September 25, 2010 @ 11am, outside Leanna's Tavern, 578 N Broadway, Deepwater, NJ 08023.

There will be food prepared by Chef Dwight, horseshoe pits and live music by local bands "Undercurrent" and "Given In"! All Riders must be registered by 11am, PRIZES for Best and Worst hands!!

Please contact Kim Gattuso @ Dry Guys for more information or tickets! 856.769.9533. Thank you!

Understanding crawl spaces

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:05:43 -0500

There is a popular belief concerning crawl spaces that, being supported by many building codes and general contractors across the US, is greatly contributing to transform the problem of damp, moldy and decaying crawl spaces into a true housing epidemic.

According to this belief, crawl spaces need to be protected from ground moisture by the way of a ground vapor barrier (usually a 6 mil plastic sheet) and should be allowed to "breath" through open vents.

They believe that the open vents, by allowing in the air from the outside to circulate within the crawl space, will dry out the space.

It may sound like it makes sense, after all the air is known to dry things. A breeze will dry the clothes on the line and opening a window in the house will help dry out your freshly shampooed carpet, right?

However, in a crawl space environment things work a bit differently that they would in open air or at the above floors.

At any given season, there is always a significant difference between the temperatures in the crawl space and the temperatures outside and on the floors above.

Such differences in temperature cause the moisture present in the air that comes from the outside to condense all over the surfaces within the crawl space. The wooden joists and insulation will soak up the moisture, grow mold and rot as you can see in the picture that illustrates this post.

The only proven method to protect crawl spaces from moisture is encapsulation and conditioning. Conditioned crawl spaces also help improve indoor air quality and make your home more energy efficient. The savings on energy bills alone will pay for the cost of encapsulation overtime.

Contact us for more information, a free estimate and a free book on Crawl Space Science.

Learn how our CleanSpace system can protect your home and save you money.

New Guidelines for Green Home Renovation

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:56:33 -0400

The Green Home Guide, from the U.S. Green Building Council, released new guidelines for homeowners interested in green remodeling and energy efficiency.

Their website offers a PDF version of the Guidelines, along with other interesting PDF documentation, such as a Green Product Checklist.

The Green Home Guide website is a relevant source of information for homeowners, contractors and builders researching green and sustainable building and remodeling, as well as energy efficiency.

The look and feel of hardwood in a waterproof flooring solution

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:50:45 -0400

Hardwood floors are usually a poor choice for basements. They soak in moisture, harbor mold and rot. However, how can you resist the cool, warm, classy look of hardwood flooring?

Many homeowners, aiming for that look in their finished basement projects, will try to replicate it with hardware store laminate flooring, which are usually great alternatives for upstairs, but will not work in the basement. Many of the available solutions are not waterproof or need to be laid over a subfloor that is not waterproof either. Some are made with organic compounds, meaning mold food.

If your dream basement remodel plan includes the classic look of a hardwood floor, the best option is MillCreek Flooring, by Total Basement Finishing. It has the look and feel of hardwood, and it is completely waterproof. It can be laid directly over concrete as an interlocking floating floor option. Easy to clean, durable, mold and mildew resistant MillCreek acts like a thermal and vapor barrier, and is suitable for radiant heated basement floors up to a 120 degrees.

MillCreek Flooring is offered in 3 colors: Rosewood, Natural Oak and Mahogany, so that you'll find an option that will fit in your basement remodeling ideas.

Contact us for a free basement remodeling estimate!

NJ Property Tax Rebate

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:36:11 -0400

Just a friendly reminder from DryGuys Basement Systems: the forms to apply for the NJ Property Tax Rebate are due by August 15, 2008. Checks are scheduled to go out this fall.
This year, households earning between $100,001 and $150,000 will receive an average $665 rebate.

Source: Bob Ingle Blog

Freeze your property taxes if you are over 65

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:30:49 -0400

New Jersey Home Owners over 65 can take advantage of a program aimed to keep long time homeowners from being forced to move by rising taxes.

The main prerequisite is to have lived in your home for at least 10 years, but there are also income requirements.

To see if you qualify, read the information and income guidelines available at the NJ Taxation website and fill out a form provided in this page.

Source: EcoRealty

Save energy remodeling your basement

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:56:01 -0400

According to the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Website, from the U.S. Department of Energy a finished, insulated and properly waterproofed basement can save you a lot of money in energy bills.

Data compiled by the EERE shows that the annual average savings for a 1,500 square-foot home, with a conditioned basement heated by natural gas ($0.72/therm) can amount to $250 in places like Washington DC for a 10 R-Value., and as much as $400 in a home with the same characteristics in Minneapolis, MN.

In other words, the energy savings alone, will pay for your basement finishing project, overtime.

In addition you will be able to use your dry, insulated basement as valuable living space. Your family will enjoy the health benefits of a better indoor air quality, because you will be getting rid of mold and its airborne spores.

In conclusion, basement remodeling is one of the best investments you can make because a finished basement benefits your home, your family, your health and your pocket.

What are you waiting for? Contact us for a free estimate!

South Jersey Rains To Become More Steady

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:14:56 -0400

With more rains forecast for the mid week, compiled onto the recent heavy rains of a week ago, Dry Guys Basement Systems has been working around the clock on maintenance calls and the installation of new basement waterproofing systems in New Jersey to keep home's dry.

Certainly there are worse things that can happen, but a flooded basement is no fun no matter what. In basements that get wet all the time, the homeowners have to store there items high up on shelves or in plastic bins raised off the floor. This is a waste of space, let alone all the moisture that permeates into everything and the mold and mildew that thrive as a result.

If it's the fist time the basement gets wet, this could be worse. All the items that were on the floor in boxes get soaked and ruined. And if the basement is finished then the carpet is ruined, furniture gets wet... it's awful.

NBC40.net stated that county emergency management departments had prepared for the storms.

"We're monitoring the waterways," said Kevin Tuno, emergency management coordinator for Burlington County. "Everything right now is looking on the low side, so we're not overly concerned about the rain."

Tuno said Medford opened Kirby's Mill Dam to release some of the water from the southwest branch of the Rancocas Creek as a precautionary measure.

"We think the streams can absorb the amount of water they're predicting," he said.

On NBC40.net, Roy Miller, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Westampton, says residents should expect more of the steady rain showers and thunderstorms that will be more widespread than scattered as they have been.

Although busy with dealing with the heavy rains South Jersey has seen lately and the elevated levels of relative humidity, if your basement or crawl space in South Jersey needs waterproofing, it's better to do it before the late summer and fall rains come.

In South Jersey, including Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Cape May, Atlantic, Burlington, and Ocean Counties, Dry Guys Basement Systems offers free waterproofing quotes and inspections.