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		<title>Radon Certification</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations Paul Smith on your successful completion and certification of the Radon Measurement and Mitigation course. Basement Boss welcomes inquiries from Sarnia Lambton &#38; Chatham-Kent residents for radon testing and mitigation services. Call: 1-800-816-2677 Learn more about radon and its’ health impacts &#62; &#160;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Uncovering potential health risks in your basement&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The functionality of basements has come a long way. Many homeowners are capitalizing on the additional living space and converting them into comfortable living spaces. But it&#8217;s vital that you make sure your basement offers a healthy environment for all occupants, regardless of whether the basement has been transformed or left in an unfinished state. Basements have specific features [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Your foundation under pressure&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 19:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Even on the sunniest of days, your foundation walls and floor may be keeping hundreds of gallons of water at bay. Never underestimate the power of water trapped underground. Click here to learn more about the devastating affects of hydrostatic pressure]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Healthy basement, healthy home: the Basement Boss promise</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The New Year presents the opportunity to reflect on and assess what has been accomplished in the past, to consider new possibilities, and to reevaluate future goals. Having done so, we at Basement Boss are well on our way to planning for a successful 2026. However, the key components we bring to our exceptional customer [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Prestigious &#8220;Building Performance Institute&#8221; CERTIFICATION</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our E.Z. Breathe ventilation unit now carries the prestigious &#8220;Building Performance Institute&#8221; seal of certification and approval. Consumers look for a Seal of Approval when they are buying products. Researching quality assurance yourself is often time consuming. Products certified with the Seal from the BPI are products that you can rely on. How it works&#8230; BPI identifies [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Iron Ochre</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:42:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[or Iron Bacteria&#8230;. commonly known as iron ochre, iron algae, or as some basement waterproofing installers call it, red slime or the &#8220;red stuff&#8221;. Actually the problem is not really iron ochre. Iron bacteria are microorganisms that use iron ochre as a source of energy. Here’s what basically happens in simple terms: First, one type [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>4 Stages of a Water Problem</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What stage is your foundation at? Stage 1 (no visible water yet) Mould, mildew, musty odour Dampness Discolouration on wall coverings Rust on appliances Occupant/s experiencing allergies Stage 2 (no visible water yet) White powder on walls (efflorescence) Consistently damp Hairline cracks on wall/floor/s Severe wall/floor discolouration Basement odour increasing Stage 3 Seepage during moderate [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Rainfall Facts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Did you know&#8230;. 1. 1&#8243; of rain on 1 acre of land is equivalent to 27,658 gallons of water. the 27,658 gallons of water are distributed downgrade as surface runoff and seeps through the ground topsoil to underground capillary vents. 2. 1&#8243; of rain on 1/4 acre of land is equivalent to 6914.5 gallons of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Still using the finger in the dike method to control wall crack seepage?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2015 21:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; For more information Read»]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>My Sump Pit Is Routinely Dry…. Should I Be Concerned?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having a routinely dry sump pit can be just as harmful to your pump as having an overwhelming, continuous flow of water. When a sump pit remains dry for extended periods of time, seals can dry out and crack. The inner workings of the pump can also seize up. If this should happen… then your [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>7-10 Gallons of Vapor Can Wick into Your Basement Every Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[7-10 gallons of vapor can wick into your basement every day through the floor and/or walls… This increases the relative humidity in your basement A relative humidity greater than 50% can promote mould growth Create a musty smell Can cause appliances to rust and floor joists to rot Making you and your home sick We’ve [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Classic Block Wall Foundation Seepage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This cross section diagram depicts typical block wall water infiltration… As your home ages it’s not uncommon for the exterior tar application to wear off or break down, just like the shingles on your roof do. When this happens ground source water can penetrate through the porous block and migrate down through the hollow cavities. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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