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Waterproofing
by ACCL
There are a fair number of options you can take when dealing with a wet basement. One of the best options for homeowners and commercial properties operators to utilize and prevent water damage is by installing a sump pump.
Heavy duty pumps must be installed in a sealed sump pit. You want...
Posted at 15:50h
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Basement leak
by ACCL
There are many different problems that homeowners will run into with their home. Some of those problems can often be quite serious and require more attention than others. If you or someone else notices that you always have a wet basement than there is definitely something wrong.
In order...
Posted at 21:31h
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Waterproofing
by ACCL
Urethane is an expanding, flexible sealant that uses water as a catalyst to form an impassable or dense seal to fill a crack all the way through to the outside. Waterproofing companies inject wall cracks in poured concrete foundations all the time as it is...
Posted at 22:28h
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sump pump
by ACCL
The sump pump is an integral part of a standard basement waterproofing system. It is the part that conveys water from the sump pit in your basement to the exterior. A failing sump pump can happen at any time, and when it does, many homeowners...
It is often asked if basement waterproofing can be done in Winter? Some may be tempted to leave their waterproofing for Spring considering the harsh Canadian winters. But putting of waterproofing until later on, in hindsight may not be such a good idea as it...
Posted at 21:35h
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Basement leak
by ACCL
Basements can leak water throughout the year whether moisture present is from rain or snow.
During the winter months, basements radiate heat out into the surrounding soil, usually about 8 inches away from the foundation. This heat melts the frozen soil around the basement creating a...