You don’t need a large leak for water to begin collecting in your basement. Moisture seeps through cracks, holes, and other vulnerabilities easily. If you don’t stay on top of your basement’s waterproofing, you leave your home exposed to severe damage. Many homeowners underestimate the importance of maintaining their basements
At a glance, basement waterproofing may seem simple, but it isn’t always so. Some parts of the basement require special attention when waterproofing or you’ll end up with wasted materials and a big moisture problem on your hands. One particular basement moisture leak that many homeowners struggle with is water
How to stop water from pooling near your foundation? If you’re facing water accumulation near your home’s foundation in Toronto, you might be worried about structural damage. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the issues that can result from a water damaged foundation. We also discuss the causes
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.
