The Original Basement Waterproofing Handbook [Paperback]

Jack Masters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 18, 2011

• "Jack Masters helps to keep America dry." This Old House Magazine - August 1997
• Previously Featured in the New York Times
• Revised and Expanded 7th Edition 2012 - 2013

The Original Basement Waterproofing Handbook is written for the person with little or no construction experience. Also, Free consulting service is provided for every reader. Not an assistant or hired hand, you speak to me personally with all of your basement waterproofing questions. No charge, no catch, no gimmicks - you call and I answer. I am here to help you. My readers and their basement situations are matters that I take very seriously. I am here to help. This free consulting gives you more value for your money - not just a "how to" book, but one on one help by telephone and e-mail, to explain, clarify, and guide you in ways to make your home livable again, your basement dry once and for all.

• Costing Estimates Included for Your Project
• Now Includes All Foundation Types
• Includes Radon Gas Detection and Control
• Mold Remediation Procedures are Included
• Foundation Structural Damage Evaluation and Repair

Jack Masters accepts no advertising or compensation of any kind from individuals or companies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (January 18, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1456405373
• ISBN-13: 978-1456405373
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #593,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Remodeling & Renovation > Basements & Attics

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sound, practical advice. Great book, January 16, 2012

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James Williams - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Original Basement Waterproofing Handbook (Paperback)

This was a great, great purchase for me. I was getting very confused about what to do with my basement...and in the first chapter Jack Masters discusses how there are so many opinions out there. I had to read a few times, but afterwards I felt really educated about my options while talking to local companies. Perhaps best of all Jack Masters is kind enough to trade emails and is a good neutral expert weighting my options once I got going. If you are having a water problem this is the way to go.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good overview, November 21, 2011

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Edward A Yu - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Original Basement Waterproofing Handbook (Paperback)

Having just purchased a home, and an old one at that, I was quickly becoming more and more aware of potential problems with our foundation. Having nearly been ripped off by a basement waterproofing company using high pressure sales tactics, I felt that I needed to arm myself with necessary knowledge regarding the waterproofing of our house.

I bought this book looking for an overview of the topic and it was exactly that. Some basic knowledge for homeowners as well as some more in depth knowledge that's nice to know, though you may not ever put shovel to ground with it. Also, most useful, is that this book includes several pricing guidelines for certain services (if I had this book before the salesman came to our door, I would have laughed hard at his initial $18,000 estimate).

Waterproofing is a serious investment, if you have a home that might need some waterproofing done, this book will at least prepare you with the basic concepts to understand the process. But don't assume that this is the only book you need! It's an overview and only that. For more information you need to crawl various internet forums.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING, October 31, 2011

By 

Gilda - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Original Basement Waterproofing Handbook (Paperback)

With this book I learned how to do the drains myself at the cost of around 1200 (cutting no corners) vs 2 contractors bidding me both around 10K,

and if you are not capable of doing your work yourself its just as good to spend the 30$ on the book so you don't get ripped off by a contractor that will most likely take short cuts and b.s. you that they have encountered a "problem" somewhere along the way

Jack is very personable when you call him on phone.

~M.Burke Nyack, NY