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...
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...
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...
What is a backwater valve? Do you have a backwater valve in your basement? Have you ever wondered what exactly a backwater valve is? in this article we are going to clarify what a backwater valve is and why you might need one. The backwater valve is...
FALL HOME MAINTENANCE TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR WINTER With the fall weather beginning to arise, now is the perfect time to think about getting your house ready for winter weather and snow. In this article we will list some preventive steps you can take...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYId4k19ArM[/embed] What is Exterior Waterproofing? Exterior Waterproofing involves excavating and exposing the foundation wall. This means it requires the removal of landscaping and paved surfaces, that are within 3 feet of the foundation. It stops all water from coming into contact with your foundation walls, while directing...
In almost all residential foundations, it is not unusual to find wall cracks in the basement. Caused by construction, accidents, settling of your home, uneven moisture around the foundation, poor drainage, hydrostatic water pressure or just a natural expansion and contraction caused by fluctuating temperatures. Most...
Window wells are small semi-circular corrugated steel or plastic “wall” structures. They are positioned outside basement windows that allow more light to enter. The wells also keep soil and water away from the window. Some window wells also allow you to climb out the basement...
If there is one thing that you dread more than dealing with basement flooding, it is the cleanup and damage that you have to take care of after the fact. Stressful questions that may arise include; How to get the water out? Will your insurance cover...
With the volume of rain that has been falling the last few days, I can only imagine the amount of basement flooding that has occurred. The damage that flooding brings with it can be catastrophic. Structural damage, wet furniture, and mold are only a few of...
