Basements can leak water throughout the year whether moisture present is from rain or snow. During the winter months, basements radiate heat out into the surrounding soil, usually about 8 inches away from the foundation. This heat melts the frozen soil around the basement creating a...
White mold growth, while a common problem in residential homes, does not receive the same attention as black mold. White mold growth also provides an additional challenge because it is often confused with efflorescence, a crystalline growth structure found on concrete and masonry surfaces. Efflorescence...
Molds are fungi and are found in virtually every environment and can be detected, indoors and outdoors, year round. Molds grow best in warm, damp, dimly lit and humid conditions, and spread and reproduce by making spores. Indoors they can be found where humidity levels...
Concrete is key when it comes to foundations. A well-designed foundation is the key to the stability, safety and durability of any building. Solid soil is just as important as the footings and foundation that lie upon it. It’s a good idea to have an engineer...
Water damage caused by leaks can be very costly to any home. Apart from the financial expense due to the repairs, there are also the added effects of your family’s health and the inconvenience that may be experienced. Water leaks can come from many different...
If ever there was evidence of the need to waterproof your precious home and belongings it was the massive flood that hit the Toronto/Mississauga area in early July. The Toronto area was deluged with one of the worst floods in a lifetime. Properly waterproofing their homes could...
