What is waterproofing? Waterproofing is treating a surface to protect it from the damages water could bring, be it a leak or cracks in the foundation. The process helps make sure certain objects are protected against flooding and become water-resistant to leaks. What are the different types...
Does Your Toronto Home Have Mould Problems? Toronto homes that have mould and mildew come with a lot of misconceptions. Mould and mildew can be an unseen problem in your home and is found in virtually every environment. Moulds can be detected indoors and outdoors all...
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...
How do basements become wet? Basements are one of the most vulnerable areas of the house that is susceptible to moisture, leaks, and condensation. Have you noticed cracks outside your foundation walls, or inside on the walls and floors? Or have you seen the signs of...
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...
Good Indoor air quality? – why it’s important You might think that outdoor air is the only air that can be polluted/make you sick. What many people don’t realize is that indoor air can be just as unhealthy, in fact humans spend about 80% of...
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...
What Is Parging? Basement parging is the coating applied to the visible above-grade portion of your home’s foundation walls. Often parging is seen as an added decoration that completes the look of a home’s exterior or interior by hiding surface imperfections and marks. However, most homeowners...
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...
