One of the biggest questions, when thinking about waterproofing and installing drainage systems, is what method will you choose? If you are reading our blog for the first time or know nothing about waterproofing perhaps you are saying "wait, there is more than one method to...
Autumn Maintenance | Ensuring a leak free basement this spring Autumn also known as the fall season is less then a week away! With this is mind, if your like most homeowners your probably concerned about a wet leaky basement. Not only do all the trees...
RED FLAGS - Sump pump failure - How do you know? A sump pump failure can result in various wet leaky basement damages. When you own a sump pump it is your first defence against a wet basement or basement flooding. However when a sump...
4 Ways Water Can Get Into Your Home One of the biggest challenges we face during storms and unpredictable weather patterns here in Ontario is keeping our basement dry. Generally, in many cases, we end up dealing with the after affects of a damp, moist, and...
DOES YOUR BASEMENT NEED WINDOW WELLS? Did you know without protection your basement windows could be one of the reasons your basement is flooding? At ACCL Waterproofing we know that window wells may not be the most appealing look you may want outside your home, but...
Ensuring your basement is spring ready! Spring has finally arrived! Flowers are beginning to bloom, trees are beginning to get leaves, and the birds are singing. Aside from all the spring excitement you may also notice rain and thunderstorm season is upon us making it important...
New Home Buyer? – How to tell if your buying a home with mold For a new home buyer, the process of buying a home can be complicated. Since buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will make, you will want to ensure...
Picking the right sump pump for you home/investment The best solution to protecting your property from floods, thaws and heavy rain conditions is prevention. Not only can standing water in your basement be a significant inconvenience, but it can also cause health hazards such as mold, and...
Ensuring your basement is ready this thaw season! thaw seasons happen during the early months of the year in Canada despite it being winter we experience a couple of days or weeks of warm weather. Having warm weather periods during the winter can result in...
Preventing Basement Mold- What Are The Warning Signs? Mold and fungi can be an unseen problem in your home and are found virtually in every environment. Molds can be detected, indoors and outdoors, year-round, they grow best in warm, damp, dimly lit and humid conditions, and...
