Ever thought of installing a backwater valve in your home? According to Aviva Canada report 2013, there were more claims resulting from floods in Toronto. In fact, insurance premiums rose from 5% to 10% in the past few years. From that report, it’s clear that flood prevention is becoming a
Although basements weren’t traditionally designed to have windows, most modern homeowners prefer them to let light into their basements. Window wells are cutouts that go around the window. They must be fitted precisely to your window. Proper fitting and maintenance of your window well help to prevent leaks which would
A curtain drain is an underground trench that slopes downward. It usually begins around two feet below ground level and is one and a half feet wide. Gravel fills the hole to give the water somewhere to go. A French drain sits at ground-level. You can see the gravel even with the ground around it. These are frequently installed in yards or on lots that already have some slope to them. French drains can take advantage of the existing terrain and move water accordingly.
