IS IT POSSIBLE FOR SNOW TO DAMAGE YOUR BASEMENT?
In the Toronto area, heavy snowstorms are typical. These storms can dump many feet of snow on the ground and stay there for days. When the temperatures rise and the snow melts, there will be nowhere for...
Checklist for a Dry Basement in the Winter
It's that time of year again: winter. You know what we're talking about if you reside in the Delaware Valley. Melting snow and ice on the ground might lead to unpleasant water accumulating in your basement throughout the...
Below Grade Waterproofing: ACCL Waterproofing
You've probably had your outside deck or indoor floor space waterproofed in some way. You may only be familiar with systems that are above grade. Did you know that waterproofing for spaces below ground level is also available? If you have...
How to Waterproof a Basement and Install a Basement Drainage System - The ACCL Way!
Is your basement constantly wet? Do April showers bring May flowers and a flooded basement? Then waterproofing your basement and installing a drain system with a sump pump may be necessary....
Sump Pump Failures
A sump pump, like a first aid box, a fire extinguisher, or your home's security system, is rarely used, but it can be an invaluable tool in an emergency. Sump pumps aid in the mitigation and prevention of such disasters by immediately emptying...
What is a Sump Pump?
A sump pump is a method that reduces the risk of water damage in your home. It halts leakage in the underground part as it is installed in most cases the basement of the home. Sump Pump are usually 2 feet...
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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...
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4 Ways Water Can Get Into Your Home
One of the biggest challenges we face during storms and unpredictable weather patterns here in Ontario is keeping our basement dry. Generally, in many cases, we end up dealing with the after affects of a damp, moist, and...
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April Season Protection From Heavy Rains and Flood Conditions
April showers bring may flowers! – or wet basements? - Lately our weather patterns have been up and down with lots of rain in the forecast leaving your basement prone to water leaks, floods, and damages. One...
Picking the right sump pump for you home/investment
The best solution to protecting your property from floods, thaws and heavy rain conditions is prevention. Not only can standing water in your basement be a significant inconvenience, but it can also cause health hazards such as mold, and...
