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...
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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...
Concrete Slab or Crawl Space?
the main decision of whether to go with a crawl space foundation or concrete slab depends on the type of soil, drainage, landscaping, and grading around your home. Both concrete slabs and crawl space foundations have benefits and disadvantages, the main...
The best solution to protecting your property from floods and heavy rain conditions is prevention. In this article we will discuss the different types of strategies you can use to keep your basement free of water and the disasters that come with it.
Health Impacts:
You may not...
What Is Efflorescence?
Efflorescence is a salt mineral or crystal, it's appearance looks white, grey and fuzzy. Found on the outside and inside of your basement walls, stone, stucco, and concrete. It is a common problem in masonry block and concrete foundations.
Is Efflorescence Harmful or cause damages?
The buildup...
Questions to ask every waterproofing contractor. Whether you have had basement flooding issues in the past, or are looking to waterproof your basement to make it a livable space.
1. Are you licensed and insured? And does the insurance cover excavation?
This is one of the first...
Why you should waterproof your basement
The main question every home owner or investor has is “should I waterproof my basement?” and “why I should waterproof?”. We’re here to help, in this article we will explain the main reasons of why it’s a good idea to...
Solution to prevent wet basement and foundation leaks
The best solutions to prevent future basement leaks is precaution. We want to give you five major tips for you to be prepared and prevent for a wet basement. First and foremost, you should ensure that you...
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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...
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...
