Basement ready for winter? - ACCL Waterproofing Many people believe that the rainy season is the worst time of year for a basement. Continuous rain and floods will put your basement's ability to keep water out of your home to the test. Water leaks and flooding...
Rod Leaks: ACCL Waterproofing If water gets into your basement, it can cause irreversible damage and render the space useless. Tie rod leaks, which are small holes in your foundations that can let water in, are one of the easiest problems to repair but also a...
What is Basement Parging, and how does it work? Basement parging is frequently thought of as an afterthought that completes the appearance of a home's façade. While decorative parging can improve the appearance of any drab-looking home, old or new, it also adds an extra layer...
Why is it necessary to waterproof wood and masonry? Weatherproofing wood and masonry protects it from UV radiation, humidity, frost, and insect damage in addition to preventing moisture damage. Waterproofing wood and masonry does not totally protect it from deterioration, but it does extend its life. Waterproofers...
Dampproofing vs Waterproofing - ACCL Waterproofing Dampproofing and Waterproofing: The terms dampproofing and waterproofing are not interchangeable. Dampproofing is designed to keep soil moisture out, whereas waterproofing is designed to keep both moisture and liquid water out. For many years, buildings have been dampproofed, a process that was...
Controlling Dust and Debris: ACCL Waterproofing Is it required to use Dust Suppression? Absolutely, and for a variety of reasons. Dust suppression becomes a major concern while removing concrete with a jackhammer. the jackhammer's repeated motion tears down concrete and creates a fine dust particle. This dust...
