Originally posted 2008-03-17 09:19:54. Republished by Blog Post PromoterSpring is just around the corner and it is time to start planning those maintenance jobs that will prevent damage from occurring around your home.  This is known as preventive maintenance and is a yearly event. A good way to start is to go out to the [...]

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Many “how-to” magazines run articles touting miracle products that stop water from permeating through foundations or basement walls and floors. While some products may be effective at mitigating water migration through cracks or flaws in a wall, blocking groundwater can be as tough as keeping water from leaking through split seams of a wooden boat. [...]

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Remodelling your basement is one of the easiest and most cost-efficient ways of adding new living space to your house. Besides the traditional recreation room, more and more people are using basements for self-contained granny flats, rental suites or home offices. No matter what the renovation purpose, ensuring that the space is clean, dry and [...]

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Originally posted 2008-10-03 13:10:35. Republished by Blog Post PromoterPolyurethane Foams for Low Pressure Injection Crack Repair What is the better choice: polyurethane or epoxy? Epoxy is the better choice if structural strength is required to be maintained. If the crack is only repaired to prevent water leakage then either product can accomplish this task. Cause [...]

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Condensation in your home can be a problem in both winter and summer. There are three conditions in the home increase the chances that condensation will occur. The first of these is a relatively recent phenomenon. Many homeowners have added insulation to cut heat loss and heat gain, while others have caulked and weatherstripped around [...]

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Originally posted 2007-11-15 12:08:15. Republished by Blog Post PromoterA wet basement can be obvious – water trickling across the floor or standing several inches deep at the base of the stairs. But there also are less obvious signs. A wet basement may just feel humid and have a damp, stuffy smell. If so, wood in [...]

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Most water problems that homeowners encounter can usually be by controlling water above ground. Simple but effective means of controlling those above-ground problems may prevent structural damage to your home as well as dry up those basement damp areas.

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If you ask or inquire about foundation waterproofing, you might prevent putting your home or investment purchase at risk of serious structural damage. These are some quick tips that you should consider prior to purchasing..

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Water is one of the most common reasons that damage occurs to homes. The exterior is especially vunerable to the onslaught of water and moisture, the slow but sure deterioration of a homes cladding, windows and foundation if not properly maintained. I have written many articles on the value of proper drainage and grading of building [...]

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Napoleon Home Inspections is proud to welcome aboard two highly qualified inspectors. Carl Kolbe is an experienced building inspector with over 10 years in the building industry and Brent Rowe is a graduate A.Sc.T. both fully trained and with excellent credentials. Napoleon Home Inspections has been based out of Barrie ON for the past five [...]

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