The Importance of Hiring a reputable company for your Waterproofing Job
Introduction:
When it comes to protecting your property from the damaging effects of water infiltration, the importance of waterproofing cannot be overstated. Whether you're dealing with residential or commercial space, a basement, foundation, or roof, proper...
A sump pump is a mechanism installed in the lowest point of your house, such as the basement or a crawl space, to help prevent the risk of your basement flooding.
How does it work?
When the ground becomes overly saturated with water from a rainfall...
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR SNOW TO DAMAGE YOUR BASEMENT?
In the Toronto area, heavy snowstorms are typical. These storms can dump many feet of snow on the ground and stay there for days. When the temperatures rise and the snow melts, there will be nowhere for...
Crawl Space Waterproofing - ACCL Waterproofing
You may not give your crawl space much thought, but it is a vital structural element that lifts your house off the ground to help prevent flooding and pest infestations. Crawl spaces, unlike slab foundations, allow for the installation of...
Rod Leaks: ACCL Waterproofing
If water gets into your basement, it can cause irreversible damage and render the space useless. Tie rod leaks, which are small holes in your foundations that can let water in, are one of the easiest problems to repair but also a...
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 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...
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....
Sump Pump Failures
A sump pump, like a first aid box, a fire extinguisher, or your home's security system, is rarely used, but it can be an invaluable tool in an emergency. Sump pumps aid in the mitigation and prevention of such disasters by immediately emptying...
