What is Basement Parging, and how does it work? Basement parging is frequently thought of as an afterthought that completes the appearance of a home's façade. While decorative parging can improve the appearance of any drab-looking home, old or new, it also adds an extra layer...
Why is it necessary to waterproof wood and masonry? Weatherproofing wood and masonry protects it from UV radiation, humidity, frost, and insect damage in addition to preventing moisture damage. Waterproofing wood and masonry does not totally protect it from deterioration, but it does extend its life. Waterproofers...
Dampproofing vs Waterproofing - ACCL Waterproofing Dampproofing and Waterproofing: The terms dampproofing and waterproofing are not interchangeable. Dampproofing is designed to keep soil moisture out, whereas waterproofing is designed to keep both moisture and liquid water out. For many years, buildings have been dampproofed, a process that was...
Controlling Dust and Debris: ACCL Waterproofing Is it required to use Dust Suppression? Absolutely, and for a variety of reasons. Dust suppression becomes a major concern while removing concrete with a jackhammer. the jackhammer's repeated motion tears down concrete and creates a fine dust particle. This dust...
WATERPROOFING EXTERIOR WALLS 101 Water and moisture can move through the brickwork and impact your internal walls when outside walls are exposed to rains or high humidity. This implies that your walls may remain damp for an extended period of time before drying, perhaps resulting in...
Waterproofing Concrete: ACCL Waterproofing You can waterproof concrete from the positive (external) side, negative (internal) side, or from within the concrete itself to make it truly waterproof—that is, to prevent water passage while also resisting hydrostatic pressure (integral systems). Although sheet membrane waterproofing is the most...
Keeping Downspouts and Gutters Clean - ACCL Waterproofing One of the many reasons to clean your gutters and downspouts is to avoid basement water damage. Water can build in basements due to clogged gutters and downspouts, which you may not be aware of. PERSERVE THE SAFETY AND...
How to Waterproof a Basement and Install a Basement Drainage System - The ACCL Way! Is your basement constantly wet? Do April showers bring May flowers and a flooded basement? Then waterproofing your basement and installing a drain system with a sump pump may be necessary....
What Causes Structural Foundation Damage in Home Additions? You and your family adored your home, enjoyed the neighbourhood and despised the prospect of relocating. However, as your family grew, the house began to seem claustrophobic, so you decided to stay put and added an extension to...
ACCL Waterproofing: Underpinning Basements The basement is the first place you should examine if you want to make your home more habitable. But what if your basement is unfinished or has to be lowered to make your family more comfortable? This is where the procedure of...
