Entries by Gary

Should I Worry About Cracks In My Foundation Floor?

Do you have cracks in your foundation floor? Cracks are a common feature in most homes, especially here in many parts of the US, where you have older homes with foundations that are decades old.   There are many things that can cause cracks to appear, from poor initial workmanship, to a shifting of the foundation […]

When To Worry About Cracks in Your Commercial Foundation

Like many Toronto-area homes, commercial properties can also suffer from cracks and water leaks in their foundations. This includes a wide range of structures such as schools, airports, shopping centres, churches, hospitals, factories, warehouses and restaurants etc. When these types of commercial properties suffer from foundation cracks and other issues the most common types of […]

How Do You Waterproof a Basement From The Inside?

Homes in Toronto will have water problems in their basement at one time or another.  Due to the age of the homes in Toronto and the extreme weather conditions, water leaking into the basement is a fact of life for many Toronto home owners. When water does leak into the basement, the questions that come […]

Should I Waterproof my Basement from the Inside or Outside?

Basement waterproofing is big business in Toronto.  Between the age of the homes, the extreme weather between seasons, and the fact Toronto sits on top of underground waterways, most homes in Toronto experience water leaking into their basements at one time or another. If you’re confused about the difference between interior and exterior waterproofing and […]

Is Basement Waterproofing Covered By Homeowners Insurance?

This is a common question we get about basement waterproofing here in Toronto. What is Covered and What Is Not Unfortunately, basement waterproofing systems aren’t typically covered by homeowners’ insurance policies. The actual cleanup of a flooded basement may be covered but the process of waterproofing the room isn’t. Of course, if you suffer through […]

What Is a False Water Table?

False water tables can spell trouble for your basement or crawl space, even when these areas are waterproofed. As a homeowner, it can be frustrating when water keeps seeping into these areas when you thought you were protected.  Here in Toronto, almost all homes have basements and with the weather conditions and underground waterways running […]