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...
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...
CAN BASEMENT WATERPROOFING BE DONE IN THE WINTER? It is often asked if basement waterproofing can be done in the bitterly cold winter that we get here in the Durham Region. A lot of people think that basement leaks only happen during rainy seasons. Wet leaky...
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...
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...
Before you embark on any particular waterproofing endeavor it is a good idea to find out what the source of your problem is. Identify the basement leaks and you’ll know how to best deal with the situation in your home. Causes of Basement Leaks Basement leaks and moisture...
There are two key factors that you want in a foundation: strength and stability. A well-designed concrete foundation provides the stability, safety, and durability that your home requires. Prepping for a Concrete Foundation Healthy soil is just as important as the footings and concrete foundation that lie upon it....
Basement walls suffer from leaks too often. If you are a homeowner and haven’t had to deal with a leaking basement, consider yourself lucky. Even in the best-built homes, cracks in foundation and basement walls will eventually form. Cracks are formed from moisture in the soil outside...
A weeping tile system is a 4-inch porous pipe. Other names include drain, perimeter tile or corrugated drain pipe used for underground water collection or discharge. It was named around the time when terracotta (clay) was the typical material used for drain pipes. The weeping...
