2024-02-28 20:08
As winter recedes and the spring thaw sets in, homeowners face a new set of challenges in maintaining their property’s integrity. The melting snow and ice, coupled with spring rainfall… Read More
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2023-11-21 17:47
Pointing the Way to the Right Choice: A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting a Sump Pump
Water damage in homes, often due to flooding or plumbing failures, can be both costly and distressing. A… Read More
2023-09-15 13:47
When it comes to building structures, construction materials play a critical role in ensuring the durability and stability of a building. Concrete, being one of the most commonly used buildi… Read More
2023-07-21 14:26
Have you ever wondered where your waste goes? The answer is simple – it goes through your sewer system. Despite their importance, sewer systems are often overlooked and taken for grant… Read More
2023-05-25 18:24
Weeping tiles are crucial components of every home’s foundation and drain system that helps protect your home from damage caused by soil and water seepage. This article will explore wh… Read More
2023-02-19 03:57
If you’re looking for an effective and affordable way to manage your home water runoff, French drains are definitely worth considering. Not only do they quickly and easily resolve drai… Read More
2023-01-31 15:02
If you’ve ever had a basement drain back up, you know how frustrating it can be. Water can start to seep in through small cracks in the foundation, causing all sorts of problems. What… Read More
2023-01-19 15:59
If your home is in a location where floods are likely, you know how devastating it can be. A flooded basement can ruin furniture, destroy walls and ceilings, and cause mold growth. Fortunate… Read More
2022-11-21 18:09
Do you feel like your water bill is a little too high? If so, you’re not alone. Many homeowners struggle to keep their water bills under control. In this post, we will discuss some of… Read More
2022-10-30 19:08
Sump pumps are an important part of any home in Ontario. If you don’t have one, you could be facing some serious water damage. In this post, we will discuss what a sump pump is, why yo… Read More
2022-10-14 20:27
Window wells are an important part of a home. They provide natural light and ventilation, which can help improve the overall air quality of your home. They also provide an escape route in th… Read More
2022-08-14 11:57
If you have a home, then it is important to make sure that the foundation is in good condition. A damaged foundation can lead to all sorts of problems, including structural damage to your ho… Read More
2022-07-25 07:52
No matter what type of property you own, it’s important to know the basics of drainage. Inadequate water drainage can result in a variety of issues, including structural damage and flo… Read More
2022-06-06 10:09
Drainage is an important part of any property, and it’s especially crucial when it comes to yards. When water doesn’t drain properly, it can lead to a variety of problems, from f… Read More
2022-05-15 11:41
If you’ve been noticing cracks in your walls, floors, or ceilings, it’s possible that you need foundation repair. Many homeowners are unaware of the damage that can be done by a… Read More
2022-03-31 15:35
The winter months can be harsh on your home, and your basement is no exception. If you haven’t already done so, it’s important to take a look at your basement for any signs of da… Read More
2022-01-12 12:28
The layperson probably doesn’t know the names of every piece of plumbing technology that keeps their home functional and dry. One of these pieces is a sump pump, and if your house doe… Read More
2021-11-24 09:47
Cold weather does a lot more than get you to crank the thermostat and reach for a mug of hot cocoa – it can affect the unseen parts of your home, including your concrete foundation. Yo… Read More
2021-09-13 19:07
A sump pump can be one of the most important pieces of equipment for foundation drainage systems, but there’s a good chance you’ve never considered how well it’s working t… Read More
2021-05-07 19:41
Concrete block foundations have their benefits, though these days, you’ll find them supporting older homes. Because they are rarely solid in the middle, the cinder block used for foun… Read More
2021-04-19 19:32
When it comes to many home projects, doing it yourself is a proper solution. There are many places around the house where amateur handypeople can put their skills to good use. One area we do… Read More
2021-03-17 18:55
In the world of home drainage and foundation protection, sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective. One part uses durable pipes and gravity to guide water away from your baseme… Read More
2021-02-22 20:51
Basements can be notorious for being dank, humid places, but don’t take the moisture as an ordinary sign – it can mean an issue exists that could affect the integrity of your ent… Read More
2021-01-15 20:04
To the average person, plumbers and drainage contractors sound like similar professions. The thing about water issues is that not all of the causes and solutions are the same – as such… Read More
2020-12-16 20:45
An essential part of any home waterproofing plan is a working French drain. This simple system collects water as it falls to the foot of your foundation and directs it to a storm drain or su… Read More
2020-12-09 19:33
Excess water in the basement is the biggest cause of mold growth, but the moisture may be in hard-to-see parts of this below-ground level. One way most homeowners first detect mold with thei… Read More
2020-11-09 19:30
Soil surrounding the foundation can contain a lot of moisture, and the force of this waterlogged soil is called hydrostatic pressure. It’s one of the leading causes of basement drainag… Read More
2020-10-27 14:10
Winter is just around the corner, and it’s time to think about preparing your home for the cold weather. You’ve checked the insulation, your HVAC system, the sealing around your… Read More
2020-10-13 13:47
Waterproofing and drainage problems are not always easy to spot. When these issues are small, they can be almost imperceptible; it isn’t until they become large that the average homeow… Read More
2020-09-21 14:31
Water isn’t immune to gravity: it always moves to the lowest point. On many properties, that can be the ground around a home. When heavy rains fall or snow begins to melt, all that wat… Read More
2020-09-21 14:31
Water isn’t immune to gravity: it always moves to the lowest point. On many properties, that can be the ground around a home. When heavy rains fall or snow begins to melt, all that wat… Read More
2020-09-09 19:47
Proper drainage around your swimming pool is important to keeping sanitary; you don’t want to let soil and debris flow into the water you’ve spent so much time and money cleaning… Read More
2020-08-26 14:48
Water coming into a basement doesn’t only damage the structure of a home and what’s inside – it can cause dangerous mould growth, too. Mould and mildew start growing within… Read More
2020-08-12 14:43
The average home’s sump pump will see a lot of water over its lifetime. This water is sometimes from a direct flow from rain or snowmelt; other times, it’s the result of seepage… Read More
2020-07-22 14:42
Keeping a basement dry means keeping moisture off the outside of the concrete foundation. For this, many homeowners turn to a waterproofing membrane. How are these products made and will the… Read More
2020-07-10 14:19
Spring and winter are the seasons with the most water, but summer poses unique challenges for your foundation and basement. Here are the three most common drainage problems warm weather pose… Read More
2020-06-23 16:57
Weeping tiles are an important part of your foundation, as they drain excess water away from the walls. But weeping tiles aren’t only found there – they are key to septic systems… Read More
2020-06-12 18:47
You see storm drains every day, and you know that they link up to the sewer system. Did you know that this system is different from the one that connects to your home? While it’s easy… Read More
2020-05-27 15:51
One important part of foundation repair is the layer of tar we spray on the walls. This common exterior layer is made of a petroleum-based asphalt, sort of like what goes on a roof. It is re… Read More
2020-05-21 19:19
Bags filled with sand and soil often make emergency floodwalls and rough shelters like military bunkers. But the same idea is becoming more popular among DIYers looking for natural building… Read More
2020-04-21 19:30
Window wells are a small but important part of protecting the inside of your basement. If water is leaking in from your windows, the problem might be with the window well – or lack the… Read More
2020-04-08 19:07
Weeping tiles are pipes that run around the perimeter of the foundation or inside the basement to help water flow away from these parts. Many older homes also include interior weeping tiles;… Read More
2020-03-20 13:50
Foundation walls that are under pressure and buckling inwards can severely impact the rest of your home. Floors can slope, windows and doors will lean, and cracks can form around seals and o… Read More
2020-03-06 20:18
The grading around a foundation is the level of the ground. This is one of the main factors for where rain and snowmelt will flow. You’ll want the grade to slope away from the foundati… Read More
2020-02-26 19:41
When it comes to keeping your foundation dry, gutters and downspouts are unsung heroes. Gutters channel the water off your roof while downspouts funnel it away from your home, but other than… Read More
2020-02-20 15:18
When your basement floods, you don’t have to fix it alone. Many municipal governments have programs designed to help homeowners with flooded basements, and this includes the City of Lo… Read More
2020-02-03 18:34
The rise in energy bills during the winter can have many homeowners rethinking their heating. One area to cut is an unfinished basement – after all, you’re not using it! Should y… Read More
2019-12-11 16:05
A sump pump doesn’t last forever. This important part of your drainage system has an average life expectancy of about 10 years. When you notice that your pump is acting up, it could be… Read More
2019-11-18 20:14
Insurance can give you peace of mind in case something bad happens to your home. This peace only comes if the insurance actually pays out what you’re owed. Are you sure that your polic… Read More
2019-11-04 23:24
Does your basement feel musty, damp, and are puddles forming on the floor? The cause is often water seeping directly through the concrete foundation. While it looks impermeable, concr… Read More
2019-10-21 16:41
Uneven or sloped flooring is rarely a sign that there’s just a problem with the floor. It’s a better indication that settling or shifting of the foundation is going on beneath th… Read More
2019-10-21 16:41
Getting a home inspection is one of the wisest decisions a potential home buyer could make. An inspector can find hard-to-see weaknesses in the home’s structure, including those relate… Read More
2019-10-21 16:39
Some homeowners believe that basements only need to be waterproofed from the inside. They assume that by making the walls tight when finishing the basement, they won’t have to worry ab… Read More
2019-09-03 16:08
In the average home, most walls and ceilings are made with drywall. This is a sheet of gypsum-based plaster kept together by paper. While some types of drywall are made with materials that m… Read More
2019-08-14 15:22
The French drain is an important part of a home’s drainage system. It guides water away from the foundation walls and any low-lying parts of a property, helping to keep them dry and th… Read More
2019-08-14 15:22
The sump pump is an important part of a home’s drainage system. Sitting at the lowest part of the foundation, the sump pump gets rid of excess water that can flow around your foundatio… Read More
2019-07-31 15:34
Many people find themselves facing backyard drainage issues. Do you have to deal with unwanted water during rainy weather? Pools of standing water on the lawn make many yards virtually unusa… Read More
2019-07-11 14:42
The window well is an important part of the drainage system that protects your basement from moisture leakage. It’s especially important because windows are a common weak point for fou… Read More
2019-06-13 17:38
Standing water in your yard is a sign of poor drainage, but before you can correct the problem, you need to get that water out of there. You should try to pump any standing water as soon as… Read More
2019-05-27 16:03
Repairing vertical or horizontal cracks in your foundation walls, whether they’re inside your basement or on the outer wall, requires a material that is resistant to sagging and design… Read More
2019-05-15 18:45
When a bathroom isn’t properly waterproofed, showers can cause a number of household problems: mold growth, damage to the walls and flooring of the bathroom, and even damage to the str… Read More
2019-05-02 19:58
Fixing external cracks in your foundation is absolutely essential. Many cracks cannot be fixed by epoxy or polyurethane injection from the inside, and require outside repairs to prevent them… Read More
2019-04-24 16:51
A backyard can be hard to drain as completely as many property owners would like. Whether it’s flat or sloped, a lot of us have to fight against unwanted pools of water turning their l… Read More
2019-04-05 14:04
Spring runoff is a frustrating yet always reliable presence for a home located at the base of a slope. It’s not just the surface water you should be concerned with, though that can bri… Read More
2019-03-29 18:53
Spring might be the favourite season for many people, but it’s definitely not the best for their home’s foundation. Melting snow and ice combined with rain means your foundation… Read More
2019-03-11 14:31
The sump pump is a necessary part of your home’s drainage system. Located at the lowest part of your home, where gravity will lead more excess moisture, your sump pump removes water th… Read More
2019-02-11 15:54
Basement and foundation maintenance isn’t just a warm-weather task. There’s so much you can do in winter to stop major water damage brought when the snow melts and the rain start… Read More
2019-01-30 17:52
Transforming your basement from a storage space to a fully-furnished room is a big job, but it can be really rewarding! But before bringing inexpensive flooring material, new drywall, and st… Read More
2019-01-24 20:03
Homeowners know that spring can bring out the worst in their basement. Many simply deal with the mess that comes with melting snow, because they think as long as it’s not affecting the… Read More
2019-01-08 19:28
Winter is a hard time for your home’s drainage systems. Ice, snow, and deep freezes bring all kinds of unique drainage problems that are more difficult to solve than in the warmer mont… Read More
2018-12-20 17:22
As far as winter prep goes, draining your outdoor pipes is one of the easier tasks, so it’s ironic that it’s also one of the most important. When you drain and shut off the pipes… Read More
2018-09-08 04:00
One of our favorite TV shows that is currently making its rounds is “Holmes on Homes”, a show where one of the most respected professional contractors and inspectors visits the h… Read More
2018-07-26 04:00
Basement parging is often seen as an added decoration that completes the look of a home’s exterior. While decorative parging can indeed lift any drabby-looking home, old or new, t… Read More
2018-07-10 04:00
Believe it or not, there are “types” of cracks that can form in your foundation. The different stresses on the basement wall materials can cause cracks to form in specific ways… Read More
2018-06-29 04:00
Basements aren’t exactly new innovations, but the technologies that work to keep your basement dry have been getting seriously advanced. The past few decades of creative thin… Read More
2018-06-15 04:00
Water in your crawl space is a pain to get rid of, but you shouldn’t sit on it, even if it’s only a tiny bit of moisture. While finding crawl space solutions might seem like a lo… Read More
2018-06-01 04:00
A sump pump is a valuable tool for all homeowners but how do you know you should have one? There can be a range of questions when it comes to sump pumps! Check below to know if you shou… Read More
2018-04-19 04:00
It’s every homeowner’s nightmare: waking up to a new indoor pool in the lowest level of the house. But instead of swimming and enjoying it, the unlucky homeowner has to spend a t… Read More
2018-04-10 04:00
Have you ever put some thought into property grading? Do you know how your home property is “graded”? You might be inclined to give the land around your foundation an A+, but you… Read More
2018-03-23 04:00
Your home septic system is one of the hardest working and most resilient parts of your home. But it’s also not immune to aging and wear over years of regular use.
Think of it as a filt… Read More
2018-03-12 04:00
Do it yourself flooding prevention, for most of us, is a passing, comedic idea because of the potential danger it involves. All jokes aside, we’ve all probably seen some neighbours doi… Read More
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