The Homeowner’s Guide to Sump Pumps

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The Homeowners Guide to Sump Pumps
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• WHAT IS A SUMP PUMP SYSTEM?
• It does not completely dry out a crawlspace and
  is not only used during heavy rains
• It directs water that flows into a crawlspace out
  and into a storm drain
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• It consists of
• A corrugated pipe system that is placed inside a
  trench that is filled with lava rock to prevent
  clogs from mud and sediment
• Backflow devices are installed to keep water from
  coming back into your crawlspace
• A sump pump
• A large basin situated in the lowest part of the
  crawlspace

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• THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A SUMP PUMP SYSTEM
• Stop water damage, which can
• Cause wood rot
• Attack wood-destroying insects
• Lead to pooling water that attracts rodents and
  large animals
• Lead to mold that thrives in dark, damp places
• Affect indoor air quality and increase indoor
  moisture levels
• Cause electrical damage and potential fires

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DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A SUMP PUMP OR NEED
ONE? Contact the professionals to confirm that
you have a working, whole sump pump system or to
determine if a sump pump system is right for you.
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