22 Aug Avoid flood damage by waterproofing your home
If ever there was evidence of the need to waterproof your precious home and belongings it was the massive flood that hit the Toronto/Mississauga area in early July.
The Toronto area was deluged with one of the worst floods in a lifetime.
Properly waterproofing their homes could have prevented the heartache many homeowners suffered:
They had to thoroughly clean and disinfect their homes and and allow them to dry out before reoccupying them – a huge, costly operation.
Cleanup crews had to throw out treasured items that could not be washed, as well as any drywall and insulation contaminated with sewage. They had to thoroughly clean walls, appliances, floors, and furniture with a mixture of hot water and a cleaning soap. All linen, clothing, and soft furnishings had to be put into in a hot wash or dry cleaned.
In many cases, people had failed to buy proper insurance coverage and had to foot the thousands of dollars in cleanup bills themselves.
All of these hassles may have been avoided by waterproofing their properties ahead of time.
In the case of possible flooding, a pound of prevention….
Choose wisely and look for a reputable company to do the work, though. There are some fly-by-night operations in the industry, so you need to make sure the firm actually waterproofs your house.
A sure sign that you are dealing with a “water control system” company, and not a “waterproofing” company, is that they will insist that all homeowners be present for the appointment.
Salespersons of a water control system tend to have very little technical knowledge. But be aware, these salesmen are trained to sell one system, and to sell at an inflated price. They may see 20 customers a week, with 20 different problems, yet they are delivering the same presentation every time.
The salesman is not able to offer alternatives. They are also unable to offer less-costly options.
However, the only way you can take advantage of this terrific savings they claim to offer, is if you sign the contract on the spot. The only customers who are not offered this special deal are the ones who agree to sign the contract at the opening price.
Finally, the water control system salesman may attempt to discourage you from receiving other estimates.
Due to a conflict of interest between mould remediators and mould inspectors, any thoughtful homeowner should be weary if a mould remediator is offering mould testing and mould inspection services other than a visual inspection to estimate the cost of removal.
Certainly a dishonest remediator/inspector will want you to believe that you have severe hidden mould infestation, so that they can remove it. If there is visible mould growth present, an honest certified mould remediator and master waterproofer will inspect your basement to pinpoint the source of your mould problem first, in order to offer a problem-solving approach, instead of a one-size-fits-all solution.
Many complaints result from customers not receiving what the salesman promised. Regardless of what the salesman tells you, if it is not specifically spelled out in the contract, you will not get it.
Read all guarantees carefully. Many cover wall seepage only; others just floor seepage. Some even guarantee against water penetrating the subsoil walls and floor by installing a pressure relief foundation drainage system alone.
Drainage without foundation waterproofing will not prevent water from penetrating wall cracks; it will only prevent water from rising beneath the floor into the basement. You may have contracted with a company, because you were concerned about cracking, and damp spots on the wall.
Most water control system companies rely on a stand-alone interior drainage system and a sump pump to control the water. They may call it something different, but a pipe placed under the floor that leads to a pump is a water control system.
Drainage is not waterproofing and should not be confused with waterproofing, or called waterproofing. Many companies that install interior drainage systems often refer to themselves as “waterproofing” companies, but, in fact, they don’t provide any type of waterproofing services at all.
The difference between us and other companies starts with our installers and ends with the materials we utilize. ACCL Waterproofing Systems has attracted the best of the best. We put experience into every job.
When you have good people who care about their customers, as well as their company, it shows. At ACCL Waterproofing Systems, our focus is on quality, not quantity, outcome, not income.
When you hire ACCL Waterproofing Systems, you receive the highest level of business excellence, the correct solution, a fair price, and superior quality installation.
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